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Criminal Law and Torts |
Key Principles, Cases, and
Study Guide
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What are the two main questions What behavior deserves criminal punishment
addressed by criminal law? and what is the appropriate punishment for
criminal behavior?
What is criminal liability? Conduct that unjustifiably and inexcusably
inflicts or threatens substantial harm to
individual or public interests.
What is the difference between Crimes are prosecuted by the government,
crimes and torts? while torts are private wrongs for which
individuals can sue for damages.
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Who is the plaintiff in a tort The person bringing the action against the
case? defendant.
What is the burden of proof in The burden of proof is on the plaintiff and
tort cases? the requirement is 'a preponderance of the
evidence.'
What is the burden of proof in Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
criminal cases?
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What was the holding in State v. The court held that the trial judge was too
Chaney (Alaska 1970)? lenient in sentencing Chaney for serious
crimes.
What was the issue in State v. Whether the sentence for two counts of
Pete (Alaska 1966)? unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor was too
excessive.
What are mala in se crimes? Crimes that are inherently evil and require
some level of criminal intent, such as murder
and robbery.
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Criminal Law and Torts |
Key Principles, Cases, and
Study Guide
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What are the two main questions What behavior deserves criminal punishment
addressed by criminal law? and what is the appropriate punishment for
criminal behavior?
What is criminal liability? Conduct that unjustifiably and inexcusably
inflicts or threatens substantial harm to
individual or public interests.
What is the difference between Crimes are prosecuted by the government,
crimes and torts? while torts are private wrongs for which
individuals can sue for damages.
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Who is the plaintiff in a tort The person bringing the action against the
case? defendant.
What is the burden of proof in The burden of proof is on the plaintiff and
tort cases? the requirement is 'a preponderance of the
evidence.'
What is the burden of proof in Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
criminal cases?
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What was the holding in State v. The court held that the trial judge was too
Chaney (Alaska 1970)? lenient in sentencing Chaney for serious
crimes.
What was the issue in State v. Whether the sentence for two counts of
Pete (Alaska 1966)? unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor was too
excessive.
What are mala in se crimes? Crimes that are inherently evil and require
some level of criminal intent, such as murder
and robbery.
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