Question 1

Solicitation is founded on the concept that it is wrong in and of itself to willfully encourage criminal activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Justifiable conduct refers to acts that would normally be considered criminal but for the individual's status at the time of the act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A person cannot be charged with both the completed criminal act and conspiracy with others to commit the crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Crimes that occur prior to,but facilitate or enable other crimes,are known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ample propinquity 
B)  Enabling transgression 
C)  Inchoate offenses 
D)  Prior criminal activity 
A)  Ample propinquity 
B)  Enabling transgression 
C)  Inchoate offenses 
D)  Prior criminal activity

Question 5

The term malice is often used to indicate the various categories of murder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which is a classification for an individual who assists in an escape or concealment of criminal activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accessory after the fact 
B)  Accessory before the fact 
C)  Accomplice to the crime 
D)  Accomplice to the fact 
A)  Accessory after the fact 
B)  Accessory before the fact 
C)  Accomplice to the crime 
D)  Accomplice to the fact

Question 7

In regard to criminal conduct defenses,what are the two types of mistakes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mistake of fact and mistake of identity 
B)  Mistake of fact and mistake of law 
C)  Mistake of intent and mistake of law 
D)  Mistake of intent and mistake of identity 
A)  Mistake of fact and mistake of identity 
B)  Mistake of fact and mistake of law 
C)  Mistake of intent and mistake of law 
D)  Mistake of intent and mistake of identity

Question 8

The process of punishing someone for conduct that occurred before it was made illegal is known as accessory before the fact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

For the crime of attempt to occur,the Model Penal Code requires what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motive and opportunity for the crime to be completed 
B)  Substantial steps taken toward completion of the crime 
C)  Substantial steps taken toward completion of the crime. 
D)  Discussion of the plan for criminal conduct with third parties 
A)  Motive and opportunity for the crime to be completed 
B)  Substantial steps taken toward completion of the crime 
C)  Substantial steps taken toward completion of the crime. 
D)  Discussion of the plan for criminal conduct with third parties

Question 10

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-D enters the house of M at night.D intends to steal a valuable baseball card

Accepted Answer

A) embezzlement 
B) solicitation 
C) sexual assault 
D) robbery 
E) mens rea
F)attempt
G)theft
H)burglary
I)inchoate
J)principal 
A) embezzlement 
B) solicitation 
C) sexual assault 
D) robbery 
E) mens rea
F)attempt
G)theft
H)burglary
I)inchoate
J)principal

Question 11

Accessories are persons who agree to aid in or actually aid in the completion of a crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Criminal laws have been established to deter and

Accepted Answer

A)  admonish. 
B)  extol. 
C)  laud. 
D)  punish. 
A)  admonish. 
B)  extol. 
C)  laud. 
D)  punish.

Question 13

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-X is planning to murder Y.X follows Y,prepares descriptions of Y's routines,and obtains items on a list of equipment necessary for Y's murder.X actually carries through the act intended to murder Y,but Y survives

Accepted Answer

A) embezzlement 
B) solicitation 
C) sexual assault 
D) robbery 
E) mens rea
F)attempt
G)theft
H)burglary
I)inchoate
J)principal 
A) embezzlement 
B) solicitation 
C) sexual assault 
D) robbery 
E) mens rea
F)attempt
G)theft
H)burglary
I)inchoate
J)principal

Question 14

Usually,the mens rea required for assault/battery is one of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  General intent 
B)  Obvious intent 
C)  Specific intent 
D)  Unmistakable intent 
A)  General intent 
B)  Obvious intent 
C)  Specific intent 
D)  Unmistakable intent

Question 15

An attempt to complete a crime is considered a criminal act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which is typically the punishment associated with misdemeanor crimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fine or detention of less than one year 
B)  Fine and detention of more than one year 
C)  Fine of less than $5,000 and less than six months detention 
D)  Fine of more than $5,000 and detention of more than six months 
A)  Fine or detention of less than one year 
B)  Fine and detention of more than one year 
C)  Fine of less than $5,000 and less than six months detention 
D)  Fine of more than $5,000 and detention of more than six months

Question 17

What type of conduct is it when a law enforcement official,acting in the line of duty,kills someone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excusable conduct 
B)  Necessary conduct 
C)  Pardonable conduct 
D)  Reasonable conduct 
A)  Excusable conduct 
B)  Necessary conduct 
C)  Pardonable conduct 
D)  Reasonable conduct

Question 18

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-The category of crime described in question number 32

Accepted Answer

A) embezzlement 
B) solicitation 
C) sexual assault 
D) robbery 
E) mens rea
F)attempt
G)theft
H)burglary
I)inchoate
J)principal 
A) embezzlement 
B) solicitation 
C) sexual assault 
D) robbery 
E) mens rea
F)attempt
G)theft
H)burglary
I)inchoate
J)principal

Question 19

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Z,the wife of Y,hires X to murder Y

Accepted Answer

A) embezzlement 
B) solicitation 
C) sexual assault 
D) robbery 
E) mens rea
F)attempt
G)theft
H)burglary
I)inchoate
J)principal 
A) embezzlement 
B) solicitation 
C) sexual assault 
D) robbery 
E) mens rea
F)attempt
G)theft
H)burglary
I)inchoate
J)principal

Question 20

Which occurs when a death is intentional but there are special circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Murder 
B)  Involuntary manslaughter 
C)  Self-defense 
D)  Voluntary manslaughter 
A)  Murder 
B)  Involuntary manslaughter 
C)  Self-defense 
D)  Voluntary manslaughter

Solicitation is founded on the concept that it is wrong in and of itself to willfully encourage criminal activity.

Justifiable conduct refers to acts that would normally be considered criminal but for the individual's status at the time of the act.

A person cannot be charged with both the completed criminal act and conspiracy with others to commit the crime.

Crimes that occur prior to,but facilitate or enable other crimes,are known as what?

The term malice is often used to indicate the various categories of murder.

Which is a classification for an individual who assists in an escape or concealment of criminal activity?

In regard to criminal conduct defenses,what are the two types of mistakes?

The process of punishing someone for conduct that occurred before it was made illegal is known as accessory before the fact.

For the crime of attempt to occur,the Model Penal Code requires what?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -D enters the house of M at night.D intends to steal a valuable baseball card

Accessories are persons who agree to aid in or actually aid in the completion of a crime.

Criminal laws have been established to deter and

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -X is planning to murder Y.X follows Y,prepares descriptions of Y's routines,and obtains items on a list of equipment necessary for Y's murder.X actually carries through the act intended to murder Y,but Y survives

Usually,the mens rea required for assault/battery is one of what?

An attempt to complete a crime is considered a criminal act.

Which is typically the punishment associated with misdemeanor crimes?

What type of conduct is it when a law enforcement official,acting in the line of duty,kills someone?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -The category of crime described in question number 32

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Z,the wife of Y,hires X to murder Y

Which occurs when a death is intentional but there are special circumstances?

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Exam 15: Criminal Law

Solicitation is founded on the concept that it is wrong in and of itself to willfully encourage criminal activity.

Justifiable conduct refers to acts that would normally be considered criminal but for the individual's status at the time of the act.

A person cannot be charged with both the completed criminal act and conspiracy with others to commit the crime.

Crimes that occur prior to,but facilitate or enable other crimes,are known as what?

The term malice is often used to indicate the various categories of murder.

Which is a classification for an individual who assists in an escape or concealment of criminal activity?

In regard to criminal conduct defenses,what are the two types of mistakes?

The process of punishing someone for conduct that occurred before it was made illegal is known as accessory before the fact.

For the crime of attempt to occur,the Model Penal Code requires what?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -D enters the house of M at night.D intends to steal a valuable baseball card

Accessories are persons who agree to aid in or actually aid in the completion of a crime.

Criminal laws have been established to deter and

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -X is planning to murder Y.X follows Y,prepares descriptions of Y's routines,and obtains items on a list of equipment necessary for Y's murder.X actually carries through the act intended to murder Y,but Y survives

Usually,the mens rea required for assault/battery is one of what?

An attempt to complete a crime is considered a criminal act.

Which is typically the punishment associated with misdemeanor crimes?

What type of conduct is it when a law enforcement official,acting in the line of duty,kills someone?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -The category of crime described in question number 32

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Z,the wife of Y,hires X to murder Y

Which occurs when a death is intentional but there are special circumstances?

The Historical Basis and Current Structure of the American Legal System

The Courts

Legislation

The Executive Branch and Administrative Authority

Substantive and Procedural Issues

Jurisdiction

The Legal Professional

The Law of Ethics

Torts

Family Law

Estates and Probate

Property Law

The Law of Contracts

The Law of Business

Criminal Procedure

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