Question 1

​ Today, medical science makes proving the connection between actions and a resulting death much easier and clearer, so most states have dropped the:

Accepted Answer

A) year-and-a-day rule. 
B) decade-and-a-day rule. 
C) month-and-a-day rule. 
D) week-and-a-day rule. 
A) year-and-a-day rule. 
B) decade-and-a-day rule. 
C) month-and-a-day rule. 
D) week-and-a-day rule. A

Question 2

Courts willnot generally reduce murder to manslaughter if: ​

Accepted Answer

A) there was adequate provocation. 
B) the killing was in a heat of passion. 
C) the killing occurred during another crime. 
D) there was a causal connection between the provocation, the rage or anger, and the fatal act. ​ 
A) there was adequate provocation. 
B) the killing was in a heat of passion. 
C) the killing occurred during another crime. 
D) there was a causal connection between the provocation, the rage or anger, and the fatal act. ​ C

Question 3

​ When extreme negligence or wanton or reckless conduct on the part of the defendant brings about an unintended death, the charge will most likely be:

Accepted Answer

A) depraved-mind murder. 
B) capital murder. 
C) felony murder. 
D) involuntary manslaughter. 
A) depraved-mind murder. 
B) capital murder. 
C) felony murder. 
D) involuntary manslaughter. D

Question 4

​ In ______, the killer subjectively believes that his or her conduct was lawful and necessary, and by objective standards a reasonable person would agree.

Accepted Answer

perfect se

Question 5

​ ______ is the killing of one human being by another.

Accepted Answer

A) Felony murder 
B) Homicide 
C) Corpus delicti 
D) Murder 
A) Felony murder 
B) Homicide 
C) Corpus delicti 
D) Murder

Question 6

​ Involuntary manslaughter and ______ homicide do not require proof of intent to kill.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​ Involuntary manslaughter and ______ homicide do...

Question 7

Reginald was passed over for promotion at the law firm where he worked, losing out to Tammy who had worked at the firm longer. Reginald then had a sinister idea. "If Tammy dies, then I would be promoted," he thought. So he schemed to kill Tammy by running her over in the parking garage. Instead, when his plot unfolded, he hit an innocent bystander. The police arrested Reginald for murder. ​

Accepted Answer

A) Reginald would be charged with premeditated murder because: 
B) he had planned to murder Tammy. 
C) he wanted to murder the bystander. 
D) Reginald's intent was not to do bodily harm to the bystander. 
E) striking the pedestrian with the car demonstrated Reginald's malice. 
A) Reginald would be charged with premeditated murder because: 
B) he had planned to murder Tammy. 
C) he wanted to murder the bystander. 
D) Reginald's intent was not to do bodily harm to the bystander. 
E) striking the pedestrian with the car demonstrated Reginald's malice.

Question 8

​ Define heat of passion manslaughter, and explain its requirements.

Accepted Answer

Heat of passion manslaughter is a legal

Question 9

If a murder victim's body is never found, the defendant cannot be convicted of murder. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sam has a heated argument over an affair he claims his wife is having with his best friend. The argument escalates and Sam is overheard by the neighbors saying he wished his wife were dead. After repeatedly trying to get from Sam what happened to his wife, the best friend calls the police after two days, not seeing Sam's wife during that time. ​

Accepted Answer

A) That Sam'swife was not seen for two days by the neighbors, Sam, or Sam'sbest friend establishes: ​ 
B) Samwas responsible for his wife's death. 
C) Sam'swife is dead. 
D) the starting date for the "year-and-a day" rule. 
E) a heat of passion defense for Sam. 
A) That Sam'swife was not seen for two days by the neighbors, Sam, or Sam'sbest friend establishes: ​ 
B) Samwas responsible for his wife's death. 
C) Sam'swife is dead. 
D) the starting date for the "year-and-a day" rule. 
E) a heat of passion defense for Sam.

Question 11

Corpus delicti means the: ​

Accepted Answer

A) body of the crime. 
B) scene of the crime. 
C) essence of the crime. 
D) victim of the crime. 
A) body of the crime. 
B) scene of the crime. 
C) essence of the crime. 
D) victim of the crime.

Question 12

Most states have abrogated the year-and-a-day rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Oregon Death with Dignity Law does NOT require ______ in order for a person to legally commit suicide. ​

Accepted Answer

A) that a patient must be found to be terminally ill and have less than six months to live 
B) that patients must have the mental capacity to fully understand the situation that confronts them 
C) a 15-day waiting period after the patient applies and is found to have qualified for physician-assisted suicide 
D) that a physician must prescribe and administer the drugs to end the patient's life 
A) that a patient must be found to be terminally ill and have less than six months to live 
B) that patients must have the mental capacity to fully understand the situation that confronts them 
C) a 15-day waiting period after the patient applies and is found to have qualified for physician-assisted suicide 
D) that a physician must prescribe and administer the drugs to end the patient's life

Question 14

A ____  is an event sufficiently related to a death to be held to be the cause of that death. ​

Accepted Answer

A) proximate cause 
B) causation 
C) heat of the moment action 
D) depraved-mind action 
A) proximate cause 
B) causation 
C) heat of the moment action 
D) depraved-mind action

Question 15

Sam has a heated argument over an affair he claims his wife is having with his best friend. The argument escalates and Sam is overheard by the neighbors saying he wished his wife were dead. After repeatedly trying to get from Sam what happened to his wife, the best friend calls the police after two days, not seeing Sam's wife during that time. ​

Accepted Answer

A) That Samwas in a heated argument with his wife before she turned up missing establishes: 
B) Samwas responsible for his wife's death. 
C) Sam'swife is dead. 
D) the starting date for the "year-and-a day" rule. 
E) a heat of passion defense for Sam. 
A) That Samwas in a heated argument with his wife before she turned up missing establishes: 
B) Samwas responsible for his wife's death. 
C) Sam'swife is dead. 
D) the starting date for the "year-and-a day" rule. 
E) a heat of passion defense for Sam.

Question 16

​ Mental determination to unlawfully kill another person after planning or reflecting on causing death is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​ Mental determination to unlawfully kill another...

Question 17

​ Most states have:

Accepted Answer

A) abolished the felony murder rule. 
B) reduced felony murder to a misdemeanor. 
C) found felony murder to be unconstitutional. 
D) retained some form of the felony murder rule. 
A) abolished the felony murder rule. 
B) reduced felony murder to a misdemeanor. 
C) found felony murder to be unconstitutional. 
D) retained some form of the felony murder rule.

Question 18

______ DOES NOT require specific proof of intent to kill. ​

Accepted Answer

A) Involuntary manslaughter 
B) Reckless homicide 
C) Second degree murder based on intent to do serious bodily injury 
D) Allof these choices. 
A) Involuntary manslaughter 
B) Reckless homicide 
C) Second degree murder based on intent to do serious bodily injury 
D) Allof these choices.

Question 19

​ Explain the basis for the US Supreme Court's decision that upheld the Oregon Death with Dignity Law.

Accepted Answer

The US Supreme Court's decision to uphol

Question 20

​ Depraved-mind murder:

Accepted Answer

A) includes specific intent to injure or harm. 
B) is called second-degree murder in some states. 
C) is always a capital offense. 
D) is a misdemeanor. 
A) includes specific intent to injure or harm. 
B) is called second-degree murder in some states. 
C) is always a capital offense. 
D) is a misdemeanor.

Today, medical science makes proving the connection between actions and a resulting death much easier and clearer, so most states have dropped the:

Courts willnot generally reduce murder to manslaughter if:

When extreme negligence or wanton or reckless conduct on the part of the defendant brings about an unintended death, the charge will most likely be:

In ______, the killer subjectively believes that his or her conduct was lawful and necessary, and by objective standards a reasonable person would agree.

______ is the killing of one human being by another.

Involuntary manslaughter and ______ homicide do not require proof of intent to kill.

Define heat of passion manslaughter, and explain its requirements.

If a murder victim's body is never found, the defendant cannot be convicted of murder.

Corpus delicti means the:

Most states have abrogated the year-and-a-day rule.

The Oregon Death with Dignity Law does NOT require ______ in order for a person to legally commit suicide.

A ____ is an event sufficiently related to a death to be held to be the cause of that death.

Mental determination to unlawfully kill another person after planning or reflecting on causing death is called _____.

Most states have:

______ DOES NOT require specific proof of intent to kill.

Explain the basis for the US Supreme Court's decision that upheld the Oregon Death with Dignity Law.

Depraved-mind murder:

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Assault, Battery, and Other Crimes Against the Person

Sexual Assault, Rape, Prostitution, and Related Sex Crimes

Theft

Robbery, Burglary, and Related Crimes

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Exam 10: Homicide

​ Today, medical science makes proving the connection between actions and a resulting death much easier and clearer, so most states have dropped the:

Courts willnot generally reduce murder to manslaughter if: ​

​ When extreme negligence or wanton or reckless conduct on the part of the defendant brings about an unintended death, the charge will most likely be:

​ In ______, the killer subjectively believes that his or her conduct was lawful and necessary, and by objective standards a reasonable person would agree.

​ ______ is the killing of one human being by another.

​ Involuntary manslaughter and ______ homicide do not require proof of intent to kill.

​ Define heat of passion manslaughter, and explain its requirements.

If a murder victim's body is never found, the defendant cannot be convicted of murder. ​

Corpus delicti means the: ​

Most states have abrogated the year-and-a-day rule.

The Oregon Death with Dignity Law does NOT require ______ in order for a person to legally commit suicide. ​

A ____ is an event sufficiently related to a death to be held to be the cause of that death. ​

​ Mental determination to unlawfully kill another person after planning or reflecting on causing death is called _____.

​ Most states have:

______ DOES NOT require specific proof of intent to kill. ​

​ Explain the basis for the US Supreme Court's decision that upheld the Oregon Death with Dignity Law.

​ Depraved-mind murder:

Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources

Jurisdiction

Essential Elements of a Crime

Criminal Liability

Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit a Crime

The Law Governing the Use of Force

Other Criminal Defenses

Criminal Punishments

Free Speech, Street Crimes, and the Bill of Rights

Assault, Battery, and Other Crimes Against the Person

Sexual Assault, Rape, Prostitution, and Related Sex Crimes

Theft

Robbery, Burglary, and Related Crimes

White Collar Crime, Cyber Crime, and Commercial Crime

Drug Abuse and Alcohol-Related Crime

Terrorism

Organized Crime and Gangs

Immigration Crimes, Contempt, and Other Crimes Against the Government

Filters

Today, medical science makes proving the connection between actions and a resulting death much easier and clearer, so most states have dropped the:

Courts willnot generally reduce murder to manslaughter if:

When extreme negligence or wanton or reckless conduct on the part of the defendant brings about an unintended death, the charge will most likely be:

In ______, the killer subjectively believes that his or her conduct was lawful and necessary, and by objective standards a reasonable person would agree.

______ is the killing of one human being by another.

Involuntary manslaughter and ______ homicide do not require proof of intent to kill.

Define heat of passion manslaughter, and explain its requirements.

If a murder victim's body is never found, the defendant cannot be convicted of murder.

Corpus delicti means the:

The Oregon Death with Dignity Law does NOT require ______ in order for a person to legally commit suicide.

A ____ is an event sufficiently related to a death to be held to be the cause of that death.

Mental determination to unlawfully kill another person after planning or reflecting on causing death is called _____.

Most states have:

______ DOES NOT require specific proof of intent to kill.

Explain the basis for the US Supreme Court's decision that upheld the Oregon Death with Dignity Law.

Depraved-mind murder: