Question 1

The Latin term actus reus means:

Accepted Answer

A) strict liability. 
B) guilty act. 
C) guilty mind. 
D) elements of a crime. 
A) strict liability. 
B) guilty act. 
C) guilty mind. 
D) elements of a crime.

Question 2

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Accepted Answer

A) The harm done was the natural and probable result of the wrongful act is called the: 
B) act element. 
C) mental element. 
D) harm element. 
E) cause element. 
A) The harm done was the natural and probable result of the wrongful act is called the: 
B) act element. 
C) mental element. 
D) harm element. 
E) cause element.

Question 3

Proximate cause is the ordinary and ____ cause of a result.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Proximate cause is the ordinary and ____...

Question 4

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Accepted Answer

A) If a statute requires knowledge about a certain fact, then the prosecution must be able to __ that knowledge. 
B) infer 
C) prove 
D) presume 
E) explain 
A) If a statute requires knowledge about a certain fact, then the prosecution must be able to __ that knowledge. 
B) infer 
C) prove 
D) presume 
E) explain

Question 5

In a criminal trial, motive:

Accepted Answer

A) is always relevant evidence. 
B) alone, is sufficient evidence for a conviction. 
C) is required for conviction. 
D) is the same as criminal intent. 
A) is always relevant evidence. 
B) alone, is sufficient evidence for a conviction. 
C) is required for conviction. 
D) is the same as criminal intent.

Question 6

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Accepted Answer

A) A form of specific intent requiring the showing that an actor knew of the existence of certain facts is called: 
B) specific intent. 
C) scienter. 
D) mental intent. 
E) knowledgeable intent. 
A) A form of specific intent requiring the showing that an actor knew of the existence of certain facts is called: 
B) specific intent. 
C) scienter. 
D) mental intent. 
E) knowledgeable intent.

Question 7

Susie "pick pocket" Ditts is a known criminal in the Detroit area and the police keep a close eye on her. Late one night her car is pulled over by the Detroit police for speeding and in plain view they see many tools that they deem as burglar tools.

Accepted Answer

A) Susie could be arrested for: 
B) possession of criminal tools. 
C) possession of illegal tools. 
D) possession of burglary tools. 
E) possession of stolen tools. 
A) Susie could be arrested for: 
B) possession of criminal tools. 
C) possession of illegal tools. 
D) possession of burglary tools. 
E) possession of stolen tools.

Question 8

The reason a person commits a crime is called _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The reason a person commits a crime...

Question 9

Susie "pick pocket" Ditts is a known criminal in the Detroit area and the police keep a close eye on her. Late one night her car is pulled over by the Detroit police for speeding and in plain view they see many tools that they deem as burglar tools.

Accepted Answer

A) Susie hides stolen goods away, and only she knows where they are located. She does not possess them but would be guilty nonetheless of: 
B) constructive possession. 
C) receiving stolen goods. 
D) carrying possession. 
E) illegal possession. 
A) Susie hides stolen goods away, and only she knows where they are located. She does not possess them but would be guilty nonetheless of: 
B) constructive possession. 
C) receiving stolen goods. 
D) carrying possession. 
E) illegal possession.

Question 10

_____ is seldom made an essential element that must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt in many crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) Motive 
B) Intent 
C) Guilt 
D) Criminal act 
A) Motive 
B) Intent 
C) Guilt 
D) Criminal act

Question 11

An offense which requires no mens rea , such as speeding, is a strict __________ offense.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An offense which requires no mens rea...

Question 12

The use of presumptions in the prosecution's case never present due process problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Accepted Answer

A) The forbidden act (or failure to act)is called the: 
B) act element. 
C) criminal element. 
D) timed element. 
E) strict element. 
A) The forbidden act (or failure to act)is called the: 
B) act element. 
C) criminal element. 
D) timed element. 
E) strict element.

Question 14

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Accepted Answer

A) What must occur before a presumption can be rejected by a judge or jury? 
B) Other evidence must come to light. 
C) The defendant must reject it. 
D) The judge must rule it out of order. 
E) The prosecutor must accept the fallibility of the presumption. 
A) What must occur before a presumption can be rejected by a judge or jury? 
B) Other evidence must come to light. 
C) The defendant must reject it. 
D) The judge must rule it out of order. 
E) The prosecutor must accept the fallibility of the presumption.

Question 15

Strict liability statutes:

Accepted Answer

A) generally provide for harsh penalties. 
B) do not require the prosecutor to prove criminal intent. 
C) require a particular state of mind at the time of the act. 
D) are considered true crimes. 
A) generally provide for harsh penalties. 
B) do not require the prosecutor to prove criminal intent. 
C) require a particular state of mind at the time of the act. 
D) are considered true crimes.

Question 16

Explain the difference between specific intent and general intent crimes.

Accepted Answer

Specific intent crimes require the perpe

Question 17

The categories of culpability from the Model Penal Code include purpose, knowledge, recklessness, and _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The categories of culpability from the Model...

Question 18

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Accepted Answer

A) Due to the large amount of drugs on Julie's possession, a judge or jury could easily conclude that she is a drug dealer instead of a drug user.  This conclusion is referred to as a(n): 
B) inference. 
C) deducible conclusion. 
D) presumption. 
E) reasonable conclusion. 
A) Due to the large amount of drugs on Julie's possession, a judge or jury could easily conclude that she is a drug dealer instead of a drug user.  This conclusion is referred to as a(n): 
B) inference. 
C) deducible conclusion. 
D) presumption. 
E) reasonable conclusion.

Question 19

Discuss how presumptions and inferences help a fact finder conclude that facts have been proved. Explain why they are important in criminal law. Explain the difference between a presumption and an inference.

Accepted Answer

Presumptions and inferences play a cruci

Question 20

The cause, inducement, or reason why an act is committed is called:

Accepted Answer

A) intent. 
B) motive. 
C) recklessness. 
D) negligence. 
A) intent. 
B) motive. 
C) recklessness. 
D) negligence.

The Latin term actus reus means:

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Proximate cause is the ordinary and ____ cause of a result.

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

In a criminal trial, motive:

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Susie "pick pocket" Ditts is a known criminal in the Detroit area and the police keep a close eye on her. Late one night her car is pulled over by the Detroit police for speeding and in plain view they see many tools that they deem as burglar tools.

The reason a person commits a crime is called _________.

Susie "pick pocket" Ditts is a known criminal in the Detroit area and the police keep a close eye on her. Late one night her car is pulled over by the Detroit police for speeding and in plain view they see many tools that they deem as burglar tools.

_____ is seldom made an essential element that must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt in many crimes.

An offense which requires no mens rea , such as speeding, is a strict __________ offense.

The use of presumptions in the prosecution's case never present due process problems.

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Strict liability statutes:

Explain the difference between specific intent and general intent crimes.

The categories of culpability from the Model Penal Code include purpose, knowledge, recklessness, and _______________.

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Discuss how presumptions and inferences help a fact finder conclude that facts have been proved. Explain why they are important in criminal law. Explain the difference between a presumption and an inference.

The cause, inducement, or reason why an act is committed is called:

Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources

Jurisdiction

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

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

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Exam 3: Essential Elements of a Crime

The Latin term actus reus means:

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Proximate cause is the ordinary and ____ cause of a result.

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

In a criminal trial, motive:

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Susie "pick pocket" Ditts is a known criminal in the Detroit area and the police keep a close eye on her. Late one night her car is pulled over by the Detroit police for speeding and in plain view they see many tools that they deem as burglar tools.

The reason a person commits a crime is called _________.

Susie "pick pocket" Ditts is a known criminal in the Detroit area and the police keep a close eye on her. Late one night her car is pulled over by the Detroit police for speeding and in plain view they see many tools that they deem as burglar tools.

_____ is seldom made an essential element that must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt in many crimes.

An offense which requires no mens rea , such as speeding, is a strict __________ offense.

The use of presumptions in the prosecution's case never present due process problems.

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Strict liability statutes:

Explain the difference between specific intent and general intent crimes.

The categories of culpability from the Model Penal Code include purpose, knowledge, recklessness, and _______________.

Julie "the snake" Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 kilos of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana.

Discuss how presumptions and inferences help a fact finder conclude that facts have been proved. Explain why they are important in criminal law. Explain the difference between a presumption and an inference.

The cause, inducement, or reason why an act is committed is called:

Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources

Jurisdiction

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

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