what is crime? - ANSWERSsocially undesirable conduct
homicide - ANSWERSincludes: first degree intentional, second degree intentional, first degree reckless
first degree sexual assault - ANSWERSsexual contact with physical force
fourth degree sexual assault - ANSWERSconsensual touching- misdemeanor
who decides what is a crime? - ANSWERSlegislature
strict liability - ANSWERSwe will hold people accountable no matter their mental state
affirmative defense - ANSWERSdefendant must prove that they are mentally ill
self defense - ANSWERSbelieved force used was necessary to protect himself
science as proof - ANSWERSforensic science may be used to prove some aspects of a crime
evidence - ANSWERSprovides information to help answer legal questions, most of the time is damaged
or smudged
criminal evidence - ANSWERSreconstruct events, corroborated statements, provide investigative
information, help to prove elements of a crime
civil evidence - ANSWERSreconstruct events
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