Chapter 9 Review

Murder

is the most serious form of homicide

Malice

it is a killing done with....meaning you had the intent to kill.

Felony Murder

is any killing that takes place during the commission of certain felonies such as arson, rape, robbery, or burglary.

Negligence

A person may also be guilty in the death of another if they show gross ..... the failure to exercise a reasonable amount of caution or ordinary care.

Assault

Any attempt or threat to carry out a physical attack upon another person is considered .....

Battery

is the actual physical contact.

Rape

is when one party forces another party to have sexual intercourse.

Statutory rape

is when the victim is under the age of consent.

Arson

is the deliberate and malicious burning of property.

Robbery

The most serious offense is..... unlawful taking of property from someone’s immediate possession.

Burglary

Breaking and entering a building with the intention of committing a felony would be considered

Larceny

A pick pocket or shoplifter would be guilty of .... the unlawful taking of another’s property with the intent of stealing it.

First Degree

Intent and premeditation.

Second Degree

Intent did not exist until the moment of the murder.

Manslaughter

Intent, with mitigating circumstances, a reason for someone to lose control.

Describe the difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter.

Involuntary lacks intent, it is unintentional, and was caused by reckless or negligent behavior

What is the difference between rape and statutory rape?

Consent is not an element of statutory rape.

Describe the three elements of the crime robbery.

Taking or carrying away of goods or money
The taking from a person
The use of force or intimidation