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INTRO TO CLEET-Questions and Answersbeyond a reasonable doubt Correct Ans-The level of proof required to convict a person of
a crime
the burden of proof in a criminal case is on the Government (State in a State prosecution,
United States in a Federal prosecution) These training materials are the property of the
Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). Distribution and/or use for oth
Correct Ans-
crime Correct Ans-an act or omission, forbidden by law, to which a government applies
monetary and/or penal sanctions
Forms of punishment Correct Ans-Death, Imprisonment, Fine, Removal removal,
Disqualification to hold and enjoy office.
ex post facto law Correct Ans-a law that makes an act criminal although the act was legal
when it was committed
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Punishment of a Felony Correct Ans-death penalty, or imprisonment in a penitentiary.
Mala in se Correct Ans-a descriptive term for acts that are inherently wrong, regardless of
whether they are prohibited by law
mala prohibita Correct Ans-A descriptive term for acts that are made illegal by criminal
statute and are not necessarily wrong in and of themselves.
General Elements of a Crime Correct Ans--most crimes are statutory in nature
-all crimes require:
>"Mens rea": requisite intent or state of mind
>an act:
>>a crime cannot be committed unless some act has occurred; an individual cannot be
accused of a crime for merely thinking of a criminal act
Executive Branch Correct Ans-Involves the President and enforces the law.
Leglislative Branch Correct Ans-Makes laws: Congress
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