law

punishment up to 2 years in jail and $4,000 fine

punishment up to 180 days in jail, $2,000 fine

punishment up to $500 (ticket), cannot be arrested

The Durham Rule is a legal standard used in the context of the insanity defense, which holds that a defendant is not criminally responsible if their unlawful act was the product of mental illness.

The first 10 amendments in the U.S constitution

freedom of religion, speech, press, assemble peacefully, and the right to petition the government for freedom of grievances

right to bear arms for the purpose of elfe defence and security of a free state

protection of quartering troops, protects gov. From forcing citizens to house soldiers

protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures, requires searches and arrests to conducted with warrants based on probable cause

”i plead the fifth”, rights of the accused, individuals accused of crimes protection against self incrimination

right to a fair, speedy and public trial, impartial jury, confront witnesses, a counsel, and to be informed of charges

right to trial by jury civil cases involving disputes over property or money exceeding a certain amount

protection against cruel and unusual punishment, prohibits excessive bail, fines and ensuring punishments fit the crime and are not unduly harsh

juvenile is 10-16 years old

Child is under 10 years old

17 years and older

A condition in which a person takes a drug over time, and unpleasant physical symptoms occur if the drug is suddenly stopped or taken in smaller doses. Another way of saying this is It doesn’t develop overnight, it results from prolonged and frequent substance abuse. They build a tolerance on their substance of choice and their body becomes physically dependent on it or it will not survive. This usually includes benzos.

The hardest symptoms to overcome, the body does not need it but they think they do. Psychological dependence is a cognitive disorder and a form of dependence that is characterized by emotional–motivational withdrawal symptoms upon cessation of prolonged drug use or certain repetitive behaviors.

Drugs, substances, and certain chemicals used to make drugs are classified into five (5) distinct categories or schedules depending upon the drug’s acceptable medical use and the drug’s abuse or dependence potential.

Lysergic acid diethylamide, synthetic chemical fungus that infects rye(grains). It is a psychedelic and it changes perception, mood, thoughts, hallucinations. It is a white odorless crystalline substance that is usually found as a liquid or tabs.

Code of Criminal Procedures, -the rules governing the mechanisms under which crimes are investigated, prosecuted, adjudicated, and punished and includes the protection of accused persons’ constitutional rights

”at first view”, “at first sight”. Based on first impression” -This refers to the standard of proof under which the party with the burden of proof need only present enough evidence to create a rebuttable presumption that the matter asserted is true

A stop-and-frisk, called a “Terry stop,” is the controversial practice allowing police to temporarily detain and search you in a public place without a warrant.

-The act-”actus reus”, violation as a written law, forbidden conduct -The intent-”mens rea”, culpable mental state -The concurrence-the act of 1 or more events or circumstances happening or existing at the same time -The causation- any outcome that resulted in victimization