Question 1

Define "present ability" to commit an assault, and explain the impact that lack of present ability can have on an assault charge.

Accepted Answer

"Present ability" to commit an assault r

Question 2

Mandatory reporting laws have been enacted by all states to require doctors, nurses, teachers, day care workers, and other people coming in contact with children to report suspected child abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Self-defense and necessity can be defenses to assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In many states the crime of assault also includes ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In many states the crime of assault...

Question 5

Susie is out at a night club she frequents and it is crowded. She feels the hands of another patron on her hip as he attempts to move past her. She asks the bouncer to detain the man as she dials 911. The police respond and when they arrive on the scene they arrest the man.

Accepted Answer

A) The man in the bar may consider charging the bouncer and the bar with: ​ 
B) false imprisonment. 
C) kidnapping. 
D) involuntary servitude. 
E) false arrest. 
A) The man in the bar may consider charging the bouncer and the bar with: ​ 
B) false imprisonment. 
C) kidnapping. 
D) involuntary servitude. 
E) false arrest.

Question 6

In most states, parental kidnapping: ​

Accepted Answer

A) is a civil offense only. 
B) may be dealt with only as part of a pending divorce case. 
C) is a misdemeanor. 
D) is a felony. 
A) is a civil offense only. 
B) may be dealt with only as part of a pending divorce case. 
C) is a misdemeanor. 
D) is a felony.

Question 7

______ is an assault that is more serious because a firearm is present or because the aggressor has the intent to commit a felony. ​

Accepted Answer

A) Aggravated assault 
B) Battery 
C) Completed assault 
D) Ancillary assault 
A) Aggravated assault 
B) Battery 
C) Completed assault 
D) Ancillary assault

Question 8

______ is the use or threat of use of force to restrain or confine a person with the intent to use the person as a hostage to compel another person to perform some act. ​

Accepted Answer

A) Hostage taking 
B) Kidnapping 
C) Battery 
D) Assault 
A) Hostage taking 
B) Kidnapping 
C) Battery 
D) Assault

Question 9

Under the federal kidnapping statute, transportation begins: ​

Accepted Answer

A) when a state line is crossed. 
B) when the victim is first abducted, unless the victim dies before crossing a state line. 
C) when a state line is crossed, but only if the victim is still alive. 
D) when the victim is first abducted, even if the victim is killed before crossing a state line. 
A) when a state line is crossed. 
B) when the victim is first abducted, unless the victim dies before crossing a state line. 
C) when a state line is crossed, but only if the victim is still alive. 
D) when the victim is first abducted, even if the victim is killed before crossing a state line.

Question 10

A police officer's defense to an assault and battery charge could be that the conduct was necessary and lawful: ​

Accepted Answer

A) in the accomplishment of a lawful arrest. 
B) when necessary to lawfully detain or hold a person in custody. 
C) when necessary to prevent an escape of a person lawfully in custody. 
D) All of these choices. 
A) in the accomplishment of a lawful arrest. 
B) when necessary to lawfully detain or hold a person in custody. 
C) when necessary to prevent an escape of a person lawfully in custody. 
D) All of these choices.

Question 11

That the ______ is not one of the elements necessary in order to prove false imprisonment. ​

Accepted Answer

A) defendant was not related to the victim 
B) act must have been intentional 
C) victim must have been constrained or movement prevented in some manner 
D) defendant had no legal authority to detain the victim 
A) defendant was not related to the victim 
B) act must have been intentional 
C) victim must have been constrained or movement prevented in some manner 
D) defendant had no legal authority to detain the victim

Question 12

Unpermitted physical contact with another person, usually limited to private or genital areas, is the crime of ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unpermitted physical contact with another person, usually...

Question 13

Virtually any kind of physical contact can constitute a: ​

Accepted Answer

A) battery. 
B) assault. 
C) hostage taking. 
D) kidnapping. 
A) battery. 
B) assault. 
C) hostage taking. 
D) kidnapping.

Question 14

______ are required, by law, to report suspected child abuse. ​

Accepted Answer

A) Doctors 
B) Teachers 
C) Nurses 
D) All of these choices. 
A) Doctors 
B) Teachers 
C) Nurses 
D) All of these choices.

Question 15

Hostage taking is false imprisonment coupled with movement of the victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The offense of hostage taking may include all of the elements of kidnapping except __________ of the victim.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The offense of hostage taking may include...

Question 17

That ______ is not a defense to a charge of assault or battery. ​

Accepted Answer

A) the other party consented within the rules of the sport being played 
B) it was reasonable discipline of a child by a parent 
C) the conduct resulted from personal bias 
D) the conduct was necessary 
A) the other party consented within the rules of the sport being played 
B) it was reasonable discipline of a child by a parent 
C) the conduct resulted from personal bias 
D) the conduct was necessary

Question 18

If a victim is intentionally selected because of his or her race, religion, color, nationality, etc., the defendant may be charged criminally with: ​

Accepted Answer

A) discrimination. 
B) a hate crime. ​ 
C) abuse. 
D) a violation of constitutional rights. 
A) discrimination. 
B) a hate crime. ​ 
C) abuse. 
D) a violation of constitutional rights.

Question 19

______ is similar to kidnapping but does not require moving the victim a "substantial distance." ​

Accepted Answer

A) Hostage taking 
B) Interstate kidnapping 
C) Parental taking 
D) Hostage kidnapping 
A) Hostage taking 
B) Interstate kidnapping 
C) Parental taking 
D) Hostage kidnapping

Question 20

A person's hands may be considered deadly or dangerous weapons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Define "present ability" to commit an assault, and explain the impact that lack of present ability can have on an assault charge.

Mandatory reporting laws have been enacted by all states to require doctors, nurses, teachers, day care workers, and other people coming in contact with children to report suspected child abuse.

Self-defense and necessity can be defenses to assault.

In many states the crime of assault also includes ____.

Susie is out at a night club she frequents and it is crowded. She feels the hands of another patron on her hip as he attempts to move past her. She asks the bouncer to detain the man as she dials 911. The police respond and when they arrive on the scene they arrest the man.

In most states, parental kidnapping:

______ is an assault that is more serious because a firearm is present or because the aggressor has the intent to commit a felony.

______ is the use or threat of use of force to restrain or confine a person with the intent to use the person as a hostage to compel another person to perform some act.

Under the federal kidnapping statute, transportation begins:

A police officer's defense to an assault and battery charge could be that the conduct was necessary and lawful:

That the ______ is not one of the elements necessary in order to prove false imprisonment.

Unpermitted physical contact with another person, usually limited to private or genital areas, is the crime of ______.

Virtually any kind of physical contact can constitute a:

______ are required, by law, to report suspected child abuse.

Hostage taking is false imprisonment coupled with movement of the victim.

The offense of hostage taking may include all of the elements of kidnapping except __________ of the victim.

That ______ is not a defense to a charge of assault or battery.

If a victim is intentionally selected because of his or her race, religion, color, nationality, etc., the defendant may be charged criminally with:

______ is similar to kidnapping but does not require moving the victim a "substantial distance."

A person's hands may be considered deadly or dangerous weapons.

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

Homicide

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

Exam 11: Assault, Battery, and Other Crimes Against the Person

Define "present ability" to commit an assault, and explain the impact that lack of present ability can have on an assault charge.

Mandatory reporting laws have been enacted by all states to require doctors, nurses, teachers, day care workers, and other people coming in contact with children to report suspected child abuse.

Self-defense and necessity can be defenses to assault.

In many states the crime of assault also includes ____.

Susie is out at a night club she frequents and it is crowded. She feels the hands of another patron on her hip as he attempts to move past her. She asks the bouncer to detain the man as she dials 911. The police respond and when they arrive on the scene they arrest the man.

In most states, parental kidnapping: ​

______ is an assault that is more serious because a firearm is present or because the aggressor has the intent to commit a felony. ​

______ is the use or threat of use of force to restrain or confine a person with the intent to use the person as a hostage to compel another person to perform some act. ​

Under the federal kidnapping statute, transportation begins: ​

A police officer's defense to an assault and battery charge could be that the conduct was necessary and lawful: ​

That the ______ is not one of the elements necessary in order to prove false imprisonment. ​

Unpermitted physical contact with another person, usually limited to private or genital areas, is the crime of ______.

Virtually any kind of physical contact can constitute a: ​

______ are required, by law, to report suspected child abuse. ​

Hostage taking is false imprisonment coupled with movement of the victim.

The offense of hostage taking may include all of the elements of kidnapping except __________ of the victim.

That ______ is not a defense to a charge of assault or battery. ​

If a victim is intentionally selected because of his or her race, religion, color, nationality, etc., the defendant may be charged criminally with: ​

______ is similar to kidnapping but does not require moving the victim a "substantial distance." ​

A person's hands may be considered deadly or dangerous weapons.

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

Homicide

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

In most states, parental kidnapping:

______ is an assault that is more serious because a firearm is present or because the aggressor has the intent to commit a felony.

______ is the use or threat of use of force to restrain or confine a person with the intent to use the person as a hostage to compel another person to perform some act.

Under the federal kidnapping statute, transportation begins:

A police officer's defense to an assault and battery charge could be that the conduct was necessary and lawful:

That the ______ is not one of the elements necessary in order to prove false imprisonment.

Virtually any kind of physical contact can constitute a:

______ are required, by law, to report suspected child abuse.

That ______ is not a defense to a charge of assault or battery.

If a victim is intentionally selected because of his or her race, religion, color, nationality, etc., the defendant may be charged criminally with:

______ is similar to kidnapping but does not require moving the victim a "substantial distance."