Exam 5: Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit a Crime

A defendant found guilty but mentally ill may still be given a sentence that could have been ordered for a conviction on the crime charged.

(True/False)

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Question 21

A defendant who is found not guilty by reason of insanity is almost always:

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Question 22

The second prong of the M'Naghten rule requires a showing that the defendant:

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Question 23

A person found not guilty by reason of insanity cannot be tried again because of the Constitutional provision against double ___________.

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Question 24

The _______ test emerged from the M'Naghten case.

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Question 25

Which does not apply for a defendant to be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt but mentally ill?

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Question 26

Scott Rudy finds out that his girlfriend is cheating on him with his best friend. Scott goes over to his best friend's house and finds his girlfriend and his best friend in a compromising embrace. Scott takes out his gun, and shoots and kills both of them. Scott is arrested and charged with two counts of murder. At his trial Scott claims he was insane at the time of the murder as his defense.

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Question 27

The substantial capacity test applies whenever the defendant cannot "______" the nature of his acts, or that they were wrong.

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Question 28

The age selected by the jurisdiction as the minimum age for a child's criminal responsibility creates a conclusive presumption that a child under that age:

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Question 29

The primary goal of juvenile courts is the rehabilitation of delinquent youths.

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Question 30

Scott Rudy finds out that his girlfriend is cheating on him with his best friend. Scott goes over to his best friend's house and finds his girlfriend and his best friend in a compromising embrace. Scott takes out his gun, and shoots and kills both of them. Scott is arrested and charged with two counts of murder. At his trial Scott claims he was insane at the time of the murder as his defense.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 31

Tests to determine legal and moral liability are called ____.

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Question 32

A person who lacks competency does not have the ability to understand what is happening at trial, and thus lacks the ability to participate in his own defense.

(True/False)

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Question 33

Explain why a defendant of questionable competency should not be tried for a criminal violation.

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Question 34

Discuss the differences between the M'Naghten rule and the "substantial capacity" test. Which test has a stricter requirement?

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Question 35

The first prong of the M'Naghten rule requires a showing the defendant:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 36

Many states have codified some version of the common law rules on children's criminal capacity, though they vary on the age limits adopted.

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Question 37

Scott Rudy finds out that his girlfriend is cheating on him with his best friend. Scott goes over to his best friend's house and finds his girlfriend and his best friend in a compromising embrace. Scott takes out his gun, and shoots and kills both of them. Scott is arrested and charged with two counts of murder. At his trial Scott claims he was insane at the time of the murder as his defense.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 38

In some states there is a/an _____ presumption that children between the ages of 7 and 14 have the capacity to commit a crime.

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Question 39

A test used to determine criminal responsibility in ancient England where the defendant was subjected to tortuous ordeal was called ___.

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A defendant found guilty but mentally ill may still be given a sentence that could have been ordered for a conviction on the crime charged.

A defendant who is found not guilty by reason of insanity is almost always:

The second prong of the M'Naghten rule requires a showing that the defendant:

A person found not guilty by reason of insanity cannot be tried again because of the Constitutional provision against double ___________.

The _______ test emerged from the M'Naghten case.

Which does not apply for a defendant to be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt but mentally ill?

The substantial capacity test applies whenever the defendant cannot "______" the nature of his acts, or that they were wrong.

The age selected by the jurisdiction as the minimum age for a child's criminal responsibility creates a conclusive presumption that a child under that age:

The primary goal of juvenile courts is the rehabilitation of delinquent youths.

Tests to determine legal and moral liability are called ____.

A person who lacks competency does not have the ability to understand what is happening at trial, and thus lacks the ability to participate in his own defense.

Explain why a defendant of questionable competency should not be tried for a criminal violation.

Discuss the differences between the M'Naghten rule and the "substantial capacity" test. Which test has a stricter requirement?

The first prong of the M'Naghten rule requires a showing the defendant:

Many states have codified some version of the common law rules on children's criminal capacity, though they vary on the age limits adopted.

In some states there is a/an _____ presumption that children between the ages of 7 and 14 have the capacity to commit a crime.

A test used to determine criminal responsibility in ancient England where the defendant was subjected to tortuous ordeal was called ___.

Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources

Jurisdiction

Essential Elements of a Crime

Criminal Liability

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 5: Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit a Crime

A defendant found guilty but mentally ill may still be given a sentence that could have been ordered for a conviction on the crime charged.

A defendant who is found not guilty by reason of insanity is almost always:

The second prong of the M'Naghten rule requires a showing that the defendant: ​

A person found not guilty by reason of insanity cannot be tried again because of the Constitutional provision against double ___________. ​

The _______ test emerged from the M'Naghten case. ​

Which does not apply for a defendant to be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt but mentally ill? ​

The substantial capacity test applies whenever the defendant cannot "______" the nature of his acts, or that they were wrong.

The age selected by the jurisdiction as the minimum age for a child's criminal responsibility creates a conclusive presumption that a child under that age: ​

​ The primary goal of juvenile courts is the rehabilitation of delinquent youths.

Tests to determine legal and moral liability are called ____.

A person who lacks competency does not have the ability to understand what is happening at trial, and thus lacks the ability to participate in his own defense.

Explain why a defendant of questionable competency should not be tried for a criminal violation.

Discuss the differences between the M'Naghten rule and the "substantial capacity" test. Which test has a stricter requirement?

The first prong of the M'Naghten rule requires a showing the defendant: ​

Many states have codified some version of the common law rules on children's criminal capacity, though they vary on the age limits adopted.

In some states there is a/an _____ presumption that children between the ages of 7 and 14 have the capacity to commit a crime. ​

A test used to determine criminal responsibility in ancient England where the defendant was subjected to tortuous ordeal was called ___.

Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources

Jurisdiction

Essential Elements of a Crime

Criminal Liability

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

The second prong of the M'Naghten rule requires a showing that the defendant:

A person found not guilty by reason of insanity cannot be tried again because of the Constitutional provision against double ___________.

The _______ test emerged from the M'Naghten case.

Which does not apply for a defendant to be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt but mentally ill?

The age selected by the jurisdiction as the minimum age for a child's criminal responsibility creates a conclusive presumption that a child under that age:

The primary goal of juvenile courts is the rehabilitation of delinquent youths.

The first prong of the M'Naghten rule requires a showing the defendant:

In some states there is a/an _____ presumption that children between the ages of 7 and 14 have the capacity to commit a crime.