Exam 1: The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law

What is the difference between substantive criminal law and criminal procedure?

The fact that there is a significant degree of agreement in the definition of crimes in state codes, to a larger extent, is due to the Model Penal Code.

The severity of the punishment imposed is not based on the seriousness of the particular offense.

The study of ______ involves the analysis of the definition of specific crimes and of the general principles that apply to all crimes.

______ is defined as an injury to a person or to his or her property.

Whether a conviction is for a felony or misdemeanor is determined by the punishment provided in the statute under which an individual is convicted rather than by the actual punishment imposed.

The term ______ is used in some states to refer to crimes subject to between 6 and 12 months in prison.

Moral turpitude plays a role in classifying which types of crimes?

Krissy is a rebel despite no longer being a teenager. After a recent disagreement with her parents she decides she is going to teach them a lesson. She plans to commit a crime. What classification of crime will result in the lightest sentence if found guilty?

Which of the following includes the duty to protect the well-being and tranquility of a community and prohibit acts that may bring harm to its people?

What is the foundation of the criminal justice system?

What is dual sovereignty? How can a defendant be prosecuted for the same act at both the state and federal levels? Use the Rodney King case to develop support for your answer.

A man who was recently imprisoned for a felony was released just a month ago. As a result of his conviction, he can face all of the following challenges EXCEPT ______.

A broad variety of acts are defined as crimes.

John lives in an apartment in downtown Chicago. While the rent is cheap, it is infested with bugs and inconvenient to get to from the train. His lease is not up for 4 more months but he is thinking about moving out anyway. If he does so and his landlord seeks legal advice to claim the unpaid rent, his remedy likely falls within which realm?

A ______ is whatever the law declares to be a criminal offense and punishes with a penalty.

The branch of the law that protects the individual rather than the public interest is known as ______.

Minor criminal acts with no imprisonment term because they cause modest social harm are referred to as ______.

Aiesha is the defendant in a criminal trial. She knows if she is found guilty she will likely face less than 6 months imprisonment. What type of offense has she been charged with?

According to the text, the central point of Hart's definition of crime is that a crime ______.