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Graded A+
constitutional law rules and provisions found in state and federal constitutions (U.S.
constitution and Bill of Rights)
statutory law written laws enacted by legislative body, state county ordinances or municipal
courts(Penal Codes, drinking age, speed limits)
case law laws based in appellate court decisions that have become binding on lower courts
decisions
letter of the law applied literal meaning of the law, leaves no room for interpretations
(Domestic violence)
spirit of the law law is applied with the intent of the legislature, promotes fairness and
jusitce not literal. ( speed limits)
criminal law violations of criminal statues (crimes) considered public wrongs against all
people of the state of california (violation of PC)
civil law noncriminal violations of law. private wrongs committed by person to another
person (tort, breach of contract) purpose is to redress/right a wrong (car accident)
statutory definition of a crime crime that violates a penal code and is tried by the state (PC
violation)
basic crime elements basic facts that must be proven to sustain conviction. any element is
missing the crime is incomplete. action, and intent or criminal negligence.
,general intent crime someone intentionally did what the law forbids. does not matter if the
person is aware of the law or not. the person is aware of action or conduct.
specific intent crime crime that requires proof of intent (possession of drugs with intent to
sell, burglary requires specific intent)
transferred intent crime when an unlawful act affects a person other than or in addition to
the intended person. intent transfers from intended victim to actual victim. (example LD 5 3-6)
criminal intent mental state or frame of mind that the person knowingly did particular
criminal act (general, specific, or transferred)
criminal negligence failure to exercise ordinary care. aggravated or reckless with
indifference to consequences
felony crime punishable by fine, imprisonment in state prison, death, removal from office
(PC 17)
misdemeanor lesser than felony punishbale by fine or imprisonment in county jail (PC 19)
infraction public offense punishable by a fine only. citation instead of an arrest. person
charge not entitled to trial rights (lawyer, jury trail etc)
principals all persons involved in the commission of a felony or misdemeanor. have to show
proof of criminal intent (descriptors LD5 4-5)
accessories after a felony is commited:
has knowledge that person/principle committed a crime
aids person/principle
, intends on assisting the person/principle escaping consequences (no accessories for
misdemeanor crimes)
accomplices prinicpal that testifies for the prosecution against another principal
legally incapable of committing a crime children under 14
mental incapacitated
accidentally
under threat
unconcious
4th amendment safe from unreasonable search and seizures. requires warrants
5th amendment cant be witness against themselves/self incriminate in a criminal case.
double jeopardy. due process
6th amendment speedy trail.
confront witness agaisnt them
obtain witness in favor of them
assistance of counsel
14th amendment due process and equal protection to all people (not just citizens)
officers responsibilities under federal civil rights statutes peace officers are liable if under
color of the law they deprive or deny someones legal rights. obligated to protect civil rights
consenual encounter face to face contact where person feels they are free to leave or no
cooperate. (examples: request info, interview witness)
Graded A+
constitutional law rules and provisions found in state and federal constitutions (U.S.
constitution and Bill of Rights)
statutory law written laws enacted by legislative body, state county ordinances or municipal
courts(Penal Codes, drinking age, speed limits)
case law laws based in appellate court decisions that have become binding on lower courts
decisions
letter of the law applied literal meaning of the law, leaves no room for interpretations
(Domestic violence)
spirit of the law law is applied with the intent of the legislature, promotes fairness and
jusitce not literal. ( speed limits)
criminal law violations of criminal statues (crimes) considered public wrongs against all
people of the state of california (violation of PC)
civil law noncriminal violations of law. private wrongs committed by person to another
person (tort, breach of contract) purpose is to redress/right a wrong (car accident)
statutory definition of a crime crime that violates a penal code and is tried by the state (PC
violation)
basic crime elements basic facts that must be proven to sustain conviction. any element is
missing the crime is incomplete. action, and intent or criminal negligence.
,general intent crime someone intentionally did what the law forbids. does not matter if the
person is aware of the law or not. the person is aware of action or conduct.
specific intent crime crime that requires proof of intent (possession of drugs with intent to
sell, burglary requires specific intent)
transferred intent crime when an unlawful act affects a person other than or in addition to
the intended person. intent transfers from intended victim to actual victim. (example LD 5 3-6)
criminal intent mental state or frame of mind that the person knowingly did particular
criminal act (general, specific, or transferred)
criminal negligence failure to exercise ordinary care. aggravated or reckless with
indifference to consequences
felony crime punishable by fine, imprisonment in state prison, death, removal from office
(PC 17)
misdemeanor lesser than felony punishbale by fine or imprisonment in county jail (PC 19)
infraction public offense punishable by a fine only. citation instead of an arrest. person
charge not entitled to trial rights (lawyer, jury trail etc)
principals all persons involved in the commission of a felony or misdemeanor. have to show
proof of criminal intent (descriptors LD5 4-5)
accessories after a felony is commited:
has knowledge that person/principle committed a crime
aids person/principle
, intends on assisting the person/principle escaping consequences (no accessories for
misdemeanor crimes)
accomplices prinicpal that testifies for the prosecution against another principal
legally incapable of committing a crime children under 14
mental incapacitated
accidentally
under threat
unconcious
4th amendment safe from unreasonable search and seizures. requires warrants
5th amendment cant be witness against themselves/self incriminate in a criminal case.
double jeopardy. due process
6th amendment speedy trail.
confront witness agaisnt them
obtain witness in favor of them
assistance of counsel
14th amendment due process and equal protection to all people (not just citizens)
officers responsibilities under federal civil rights statutes peace officers are liable if under
color of the law they deprive or deny someones legal rights. obligated to protect civil rights
consenual encounter face to face contact where person feels they are free to leave or no
cooperate. (examples: request info, interview witness)
