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

Mental illness, mental retardation, or many forms of physical illnesses may be the basis for finding a person incompetent to stand trial.

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Question 41

The test which focuses on volitional incapacity is the:

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Question 42

In most states the defendant's voluntary intoxication or drug use may serve as the basis for a claim of:

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Question 43

_________ requires persons charged with crimes to be given an opportunity to assist in their own defense.

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Question 44

Which statement is true of the requirement of the M'Naghten rule as compared to the "substantial capacity" test?

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Question 45

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 46

A defendant of questionable competency should not be tried for a criminal violation for all of the following reasons except:

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Question 47

In addition to the traditional insanity verdict, some states have provided for the verdict of ___________ but mentally ill.

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Question 48

Voluntary intoxication or drug use is almost never the basis for the successful assertion of the insanity defense.

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Question 49

A legal entity created under the laws of a state or the federal government is called a ____.

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Question 50

The two prongs of the M'Naghten rule include cognitive and moral incapacity.

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Question 51

The first prong of the M'Naghten rule is called the ____ capacity prong.

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Question 52

A person who lacks ____ does not have the ability to understand what is happening at trial.

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Question 53

The M'Naghten rule applies only if the defendant knew the nature of his acts were wrong.

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Question 54

________ below a certain age cannot be convicted of a crime.

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Question 55

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 56

At what age do most states infer that individuals are competent and capable of committing a crime?

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Question 57

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 58

A rebuttable presumption means the presumption:

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Question 59

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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Mental illness, mental retardation, or many forms of physical illnesses may be the basis for finding a person incompetent to stand trial.

The test which focuses on volitional incapacity is the:

In most states the defendant's voluntary intoxication or drug use may serve as the basis for a claim of:

_________ requires persons charged with crimes to be given an opportunity to assist in their own defense.

Which statement is true of the requirement of the M'Naghten rule as compared to the "substantial capacity" test?

A defendant of questionable competency should not be tried for a criminal violation for all of the following reasons except:

In addition to the traditional insanity verdict, some states have provided for the verdict of ___________ but mentally ill.

Voluntary intoxication or drug use is almost never the basis for the successful assertion of the insanity defense.

A legal entity created under the laws of a state or the federal government is called a ____.

The two prongs of the M'Naghten rule include cognitive and moral incapacity.

The first prong of the M'Naghten rule is called the ____ capacity prong.

A person who lacks ____ does not have the ability to understand what is happening at trial.

The M'Naghten rule applies only if the defendant knew the nature of his acts were wrong.

________ below a certain age cannot be convicted of a crime.

At what age do most states infer that individuals are competent and capable of committing a crime?

A rebuttable presumption means the presumption:

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

Mental illness, mental retardation, or many forms of physical illnesses may be the basis for finding a person incompetent to stand trial.

The test which focuses on volitional incapacity is the: ​

In most states the defendant's voluntary intoxication or drug use may serve as the basis for a claim of: ​

_________ requires persons charged with crimes to be given an opportunity to assist in their own defense.

Which statement is true of the requirement of the M'Naghten rule as compared to the "substantial capacity" test? ​

A defendant of questionable competency should not be tried for a criminal violation for all of the following reasons except: ​

In addition to the traditional insanity verdict, some states have provided for the verdict of ___________ but mentally ill.

Voluntary intoxication or drug use is almost never the basis for the successful assertion of the insanity defense.

A legal entity created under the laws of a state or the federal government is called a ____.

The two prongs of the M'Naghten rule include cognitive and moral incapacity.

The first prong of the M'Naghten rule is called the ____ capacity prong.

A person who lacks ____ does not have the ability to understand what is happening at trial.

The M'Naghten rule applies only if the defendant knew the nature of his acts were wrong.

________ below a certain age cannot be convicted of a crime.

At what age do most states infer that individuals are competent and capable of committing a crime? ​

A rebuttable presumption means the presumption: ​

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 test which focuses on volitional incapacity is the:

In most states the defendant's voluntary intoxication or drug use may serve as the basis for a claim of:

Which statement is true of the requirement of the M'Naghten rule as compared to the "substantial capacity" test?

A defendant of questionable competency should not be tried for a criminal violation for all of the following reasons except:

At what age do most states infer that individuals are competent and capable of committing a crime?

A rebuttable presumption means the presumption: