Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Legal Defenses

Chapter 11 Legal Defenses

QuestionAnswer
mental disease or defect, the defendant should not be held responsible for the crime committed. Insanity
Children under a specified age are not responsible for their actions. Infancy
At the time of a crime the defendant was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and they did not know what they were doing. Intoxication
The law recognizes the right of a person to defend themselves using “reasonable” force themselves Self Defense
Evidence that the defendant was somewhere else at the time the crime was committed Alibi
One of the best defenses that can be used. Example would be taking another's luggage or coat on accident. No Criminal Intent was Involved
When a person commits a crime as a result of coercion or a threat of immediate danger to life or personal safety Duress
When a person is compelled to react to a situation that is unavoidable in order to protect life. Necessity
Defendant claims they were induced or persuaded to commit a crime by law enforcement officer(s) Entrapment
A person is allowed to protect their property using non-deadly force unless their state has this. Castle Doctrine
Created by: clew01
Popular Law sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards