Question 1

The corpus delicti is the body of the deceased who is the victim of a homicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Fletcher Reede was interested in purchasing some crack and he went looking for a connection. He found Samantha Cole but before he made the purchase he asked her if she was an undercover police officer. She said no but lied. Fletcher bought the drugs and was arrested. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Samantha's behavior is entrapment. 
B) Fletcher is in serious trouble. 
C) Samantha's recidivism negates Fletcher's criminal intent. 
D) As Samantha is a cop, she was required to tell Fletcher the truth. 
A) Samantha's behavior is entrapment. 
B) Fletcher is in serious trouble. 
C) Samantha's recidivism negates Fletcher's criminal intent. 
D) As Samantha is a cop, she was required to tell Fletcher the truth. B

Question 3

The governor of a state believes that a felon has "paid his dues" and should be forgiven for his or her crime. An executive directive to implement that belief is called

Accepted Answer

A) parole. 
B) probation. 
C) pardon. 
D) commutation. 
A) parole. 
B) probation. 
C) pardon. 
D) commutation. C

Question 4

What are the requirements of a criminal conspiracy? Provide an example of a conspiracy and explain how it meets the definition.

Accepted Answer

Conspiracy is an agreement by two or mor

Question 5

Trevor heard a burglar entering through a living room window. He grinned as he picked up his gun. Crouching behind the sofa in his darkened home, he ambushed and killed the intruder with several well placed shots. He then added another notch in his trusty side-arm. Trevor most probably

Accepted Answer

A) has exercised his constitutional right of self-defense. 
B) has acted legally, because the shooting took place inside his home. 
C) has acted legally if, but only if, the burglar was armed with a gun. 
D) is guilty of a homicide, or at least voluntary manslaughter. 
A) has exercised his constitutional right of self-defense. 
B) has acted legally, because the shooting took place inside his home. 
C) has acted legally if, but only if, the burglar was armed with a gun. 
D) is guilty of a homicide, or at least voluntary manslaughter.

Question 6

Every time a state police officer is guilty of brutality or racial discrimination, a federal crime has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Many states have enacted rape shield statutes to

Accepted Answer

A) protect victims from abusive courtroom questioning. 
B) increase penalties for the crime to such an extent as to deter the criminal. 
C) make the names of previous offenders available off the Internet or through the local police authorities. 
D) count the crime double for multiple offender statutes. 
A) protect victims from abusive courtroom questioning. 
B) increase penalties for the crime to such an extent as to deter the criminal. 
C) make the names of previous offenders available off the Internet or through the local police authorities. 
D) count the crime double for multiple offender statutes.

Question 8

Cruel and unusual punishment, in its constitutional law sense, does not refer to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) prison sentences that are disproportionately long 
B) cruelty inside prison walls 
C) cruel methods of punishment, such as flashing lights and dripping water in a jail cell 
D) erroneous punishment of innocent persons 
A) prison sentences that are disproportionately long 
B) cruelty inside prison walls 
C) cruel methods of punishment, such as flashing lights and dripping water in a jail cell 
D) erroneous punishment of innocent persons

Question 9

Which of the following is least likely to occur at a preliminary hearing?

Accepted Answer

A) The prosecution calls witnesses. 
B) The defense calls witnesses. 
C) The judge decides if the defendant should stand trial. 
D) The corpus delicti is established. 
A) The prosecution calls witnesses. 
B) The defense calls witnesses. 
C) The judge decides if the defendant should stand trial. 
D) The corpus delicti is established.

Question 10

T h e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ strengthened and expanded the ability of federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies to conduct warrantless searches related to terrorism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of T h e _ _ _ _...

Question 11

Specific intent requires the intent to accomplish the precise act and harm that the law

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Criminal intent is a usual requirement for criminal responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not a right of a person accused of a serious crime?

Accepted Answer

A) the right to remain silent 
B) the right to his or her preferred attorney even if indigent (unable to pay for the services) 
C) the right to confront adverse witnesses 
D) the right to wear normal clothing, not jail attire, during trial 
A) the right to remain silent 
B) the right to his or her preferred attorney even if indigent (unable to pay for the services) 
C) the right to confront adverse witnesses 
D) the right to wear normal clothing, not jail attire, during trial

Question 14

At the borders of the U.S., customs officials can lawfully conduct a "strip" or "skin" search.

Accepted Answer

A) searches near the border, or places of entry to the United States, are exempt from the general requirements of probable cause 
B) if the suspect conforms to a drug carrier's profile, acts nervously, and wears bulky clothing a search can be conducted. 
C) if there is a "clear indication" that the suspect is guilty of a crime involving contraband a search can be conducted. 
D) All of the above 
A) searches near the border, or places of entry to the United States, are exempt from the general requirements of probable cause 
B) if the suspect conforms to a drug carrier's profile, acts nervously, and wears bulky clothing a search can be conducted. 
C) if there is a "clear indication" that the suspect is guilty of a crime involving contraband a search can be conducted. 
D) All of the above

Question 15

Name two challenges to criminal law enforcement created by technological advances, new science, and geographical boundaries.

Accepted Answer

The book refers to three challenges give

Question 16

Kleptomania, and other "genuine" addictive-compulsive disorders, are defenses to the crime of shoplifting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which statement is true about manslaughter?

Accepted Answer

A) It is homicide with malice aforethought. 
B) If charged with manslaughter, the accused has no right to not testify. The privilege against self incrimination only protects against murder charges. 
C) A killing while high on narcotics is a common example. 
D) A homicide occurring during rape would be manslaughter. 
A) It is homicide with malice aforethought. 
B) If charged with manslaughter, the accused has no right to not testify. The privilege against self incrimination only protects against murder charges. 
C) A killing while high on narcotics is a common example. 
D) A homicide occurring during rape would be manslaughter.

Question 18

Which of the below are not defenses to a charge of criminal conduct?

Accepted Answer

A) self-defense 
B) insanity 
C) duress 
D) the victim's acquiescence 
A) self-defense 
B) insanity 
C) duress 
D) the victim's acquiescence

Question 19

O. J. Simpson was found civilly liable for the wrongful death of his former wife Nicole and her friend Ron Goldman even though he was found not guilty of the crimes in a criminal prosecution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To be found guilty of a crime, the state must show that

Accepted Answer

A) a statute prohibits the behavior. 
B) the individual violated probation. 
C) a common law case prohibits the conduct. 
D) the person had evil intent 
A) a statute prohibits the behavior. 
B) the individual violated probation. 
C) a common law case prohibits the conduct. 
D) the person had evil intent

The corpus delicti is the body of the deceased who is the victim of a homicide.

Fletcher Reede was interested in purchasing some crack and he went looking for a connection. He found Samantha Cole but before he made the purchase he asked her if she was an undercover police officer. She said no but lied. Fletcher bought the drugs and was arrested. Which of the following is true?

The governor of a state believes that a felon has "paid his dues" and should be forgiven for his or her crime. An executive directive to implement that belief is called

What are the requirements of a criminal conspiracy? Provide an example of a conspiracy and explain how it meets the definition.

Trevor heard a burglar entering through a living room window. He grinned as he picked up his gun. Crouching behind the sofa in his darkened home, he ambushed and killed the intruder with several well placed shots. He then added another notch in his trusty side-arm. Trevor most probably

Every time a state police officer is guilty of brutality or racial discrimination, a federal crime has occurred.

Many states have enacted rape shield statutes to

Cruel and unusual punishment, in its constitutional law sense, does not refer to which of the following?

Which of the following is least likely to occur at a preliminary hearing?

T h e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ strengthened and expanded the ability of federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies to conduct warrantless searches related to terrorism.

Specific intent requires the intent to accomplish the precise act and harm that the law

Criminal intent is a usual requirement for criminal responsibility.

Which of the following is not a right of a person accused of a serious crime?

At the borders of the U.S., customs officials can lawfully conduct a "strip" or "skin" search.

Name two challenges to criminal law enforcement created by technological advances, new science, and geographical boundaries.

Kleptomania, and other "genuine" addictive-compulsive disorders, are defenses to the crime of shoplifting.

Which statement is true about manslaughter?

Which of the below are not defenses to a charge of criminal conduct?

O. J. Simpson was found civilly liable for the wrongful death of his former wife Nicole and her friend Ron Goldman even though he was found not guilty of the crimes in a criminal prosecution.

To be found guilty of a crime, the state must show that

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The corpus delicti is the body of the deceased who is the victim of a homicide.

Fletcher Reede was interested in purchasing some crack and he went looking for a connection. He found Samantha Cole but before he made the purchase he asked her if she was an undercover police officer. She said no but lied. Fletcher bought the drugs and was arrested. Which of the following is true?

The governor of a state believes that a felon has "paid his dues" and should be forgiven for his or her crime. An executive directive to implement that belief is called

What are the requirements of a criminal conspiracy? Provide an example of a conspiracy and explain how it meets the definition.

Trevor heard a burglar entering through a living room window. He grinned as he picked up his gun. Crouching behind the sofa in his darkened home, he ambushed and killed the intruder with several well placed shots. He then added another notch in his trusty side-arm. Trevor most probably

Every time a state police officer is guilty of brutality or racial discrimination, a federal crime has occurred.

Many states have enacted rape shield statutes to

Cruel and unusual punishment, in its constitutional law sense, does not refer to which of the following?

Which of the following is least likely to occur at a preliminary hearing?

T h e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ strengthened and expanded the ability of federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies to conduct warrantless searches related to terrorism.

Specific intent requires the intent to accomplish the precise act and harm that the law

Criminal intent is a usual requirement for criminal responsibility.

Which of the following is not a right of a person accused of a serious crime?

At the borders of the U.S., customs officials can lawfully conduct a "strip" or "skin" search.

Name two challenges to criminal law enforcement created by technological advances, new science, and geographical boundaries.

Kleptomania, and other "genuine" addictive-compulsive disorders, are defenses to the crime of shoplifting.

Which statement is true about manslaughter?

Which of the below are not defenses to a charge of criminal conduct?

O. J. Simpson was found civilly liable for the wrongful death of his former wife Nicole and her friend Ron Goldman even though he was found not guilty of the crimes in a criminal prosecution.

To be found guilty of a crime, the state must show that

Introduction to Law

The Constitution

The Court System

Attorney-Client Relationship and Dispute Resolution

Administrative Law

Torts: Private Wrongs

Contracts: Enforceable Agreements

Real Property and Home Ownership

Intellectual and Personal Property Including Motor Vehicles

Renters and Landlords

Employee and Employer Rights and Duties

Consumer Rights, Privacy, and Protection

Family Law

Wills, Trusts, and Probate

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