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Match Each Word with the Appropriate Definition or Description

Question 49

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Match each word with the appropriate definition or description.

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Justification defense

Defenses that result in the defendant being convicted of a lesser crime, but do not result in an acquittal.

De minimus infraction defense

A defense that prevents conviction if the defendant's actions were so trivial or minor in relation to the intent of the criminal law.

Offense modifications

Defenses that result in the defendant being acquitted of the crime.

Perfect defenses

A change of a criminal offense that shields the defendant from criminal liability.

Failure of proof defense

A group of defenses in which the defendant claims that his actions were right or justified based on the circumstances.

Excuse defense

Defenses unrelated to the elements of the crime or the defendant's alleged fault or guilt.

Non-exculpatory defense

A defendant's acquittal is the result of the prosecution failing to prove one or more of the elements of the crime or leaving reasonable doubt in the mind of the jury.

Affirmative defense

A group of defenses in which the defendant admits what he did was wrong, but claims he should be excused from criminal liability based on the circumstances.

Statute of limitations

The maximum amount of time allowed by law to seek prosecution for certain crimes or offenses.

Imperfect defenses

A defense formally raised by the defendant that requires the production of evidence