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english crime and law
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legislated rules.
legislator someone who makes or enacts laws Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary Laws written by Congress and state legislators that make certain behavior illegal and punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. liability the state of being legally obliged and responsible There is, however, a Model Penal Code (MPC) which serves as a good starting place to gain an understanding of the basic structure of criminal liability. mental state (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic Most crimes (with the exception of strict-liability crimes) consist of two elements: an act, or "actus reus," and a mental state, or "mens rea". misdemeanor a crime less serious than a felony Crimes include both felonies (more serious offenses -- like murder or rape) and misdemeanors (less serious offenses -- like petty theft or jaywalking). murder unlawful premeditated killing of a human being Crimes include both felonies (more serious offenses -- like murder or rape) and misdemeanors (less serious offenses -- like petty theft or jaywalking). operation process or manner of functioning Recently, the list of Federal crimes dealing with activities extending beyond state boundaries or having special impact on federal operations, has grown. organization a methodical and orderly manner or approach Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations seeking to resolve legal disputes. overview a general summary of a subject criminal law: an Download 33.95 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: 
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