Question 1

In determining what constitutes a crime of child abuse, consideration will be given to the:

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A) age, size, and health of the child. 
B) reason for the discipline. 
C) gender of the child. 
D) age, size, and health of the child, and the reason for the discipline. 
A) age, size, and health of the child. 
B) reason for the discipline. 
C) gender of the child. 
D) age, size, and health of the child, and the reason for the discipline.

Question 2

In states that have adopted "make my day" rules, the occupant of a dwelling

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A) may not use deadly force against an intruder. 
B) may use necessary, but not deadly force against an intruder. 
C) may use deadly force against an intruder. 
D) must retreat rather than use force against an intruder. 
A) may not use deadly force against an intruder. 
B) may use necessary, but not deadly force against an intruder. 
C) may use deadly force against an intruder. 
D) must retreat rather than use force against an intruder.

Question 3

The use of ______  may be justified if the other person's behavior is unlawful.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of ______  may be justified...

Question 4

A _____ may use deadly force when faced with the threat of death or serious bodily harm to the officer or another.

Accepted Answer

A) police officer 
B) probation officer 
C) person nearby 
D) All of these choices may use deadly force. 
A) police officer 
B) probation officer 
C) person nearby 
D) All of these choices may use deadly force.

Question 5

Deadly force may never be used to make the arrest of or to prevent the escape of a person who has committed a ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Deadly force may never be used to...

Question 6

Based on the Fourth Amendment, police officers may use deadly force when seizing a fleeing suspect:

Accepted Answer

A) when the offense is a felony. 
B) when the offense is a felony and the suspect poses a threat to safety. 
C) regardless of the seriousness of the offense. 
D) if it appears the suspect will escape. 
A) when the offense is a felony. 
B) when the offense is a felony and the suspect poses a threat to safety. 
C) regardless of the seriousness of the offense. 
D) if it appears the suspect will escape.

Question 7

A police officer may use non-deadly force in all of the following situations except to:

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A) detain a suspect. 
B) protect him/herself from harm. 
C) protect others from harm. 
D) when the suspect is fully cooperative. 
A) detain a suspect. 
B) protect him/herself from harm. 
C) protect others from harm. 
D) when the suspect is fully cooperative.

Question 8

The _____doctrine states that a person in his home is justified in using reasonable force, including deadly force, in response to an assault in their home.

Accepted Answer

A) castle 
B) queen 
C) king 
D) loco parentis 
A) castle 
B) queen 
C) king 
D) loco parentis

Question 9

According to the castle doctrine, a person does not have a duty to ______ before using defensive force in his own home.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the castle doctrine, a person...

Question 10

Officer Jones stops a car for speeding (55 mph in a 25 mph school zone). The driver of this vehicle becomes very argumentative and refuses to give the officer his driver's license. The police officer tells the driver that if he doesn't provide his driver's license then he will be placed under arrest. The driver refuses to comply with the police officer's orders and yells, "take me to jail then!!"

Accepted Answer

A) Officer Jones places this driver under arrest for no driver's license. Officer Jones uses his Taser, Mace, and handcuffs while arresting the driver who was cooperative and not resisting arrest. Officer Jones' use of force was: 
B) reasonable. 
C) deadly force. 
D) unreasonable. 
E) reasonable but deadly force. 
A) Officer Jones places this driver under arrest for no driver's license. Officer Jones uses his Taser, Mace, and handcuffs while arresting the driver who was cooperative and not resisting arrest. Officer Jones' use of force was: 
B) reasonable. 
C) deadly force. 
D) unreasonable. 
E) reasonable but deadly force.

Question 11

Officer Jones stops a car for speeding (55 mph in a 25 mph school zone). The driver of this vehicle becomes very argumentative and refuses to give the officer his driver's license. The police officer tells the driver that if he doesn't provide his driver's license then he will be placed under arrest. The driver refuses to comply with the police officer's orders and yells, "take me to jail then!!"

Accepted Answer

A) The use of a Taser by the police is considered to be: 
B) deadly force. 
C) lethal force. 
D) non-deadly force. 
E) brute force. 
A) The use of a Taser by the police is considered to be: 
B) deadly force. 
C) lethal force. 
D) non-deadly force. 
E) brute force.

Question 12

Officer Jones stops a car for speeding (55 mph in a 25 mph school zone). The driver of this vehicle becomes very argumentative and refuses to give the officer his driver's license. The police officer tells the driver that if he doesn't provide his driver's license then he will be placed under arrest. The driver refuses to comply with the police officer's orders and yells, "take me to jail then!!"

Accepted Answer

A) Evidence of past abuse offered by women charged with violence against their abusers to show its psychological effects as part of their claims of self-defense is called the _____ defense. 
B) burning bed 
C) abused spouse 
D) battered woman 
E) castle 
A) Evidence of past abuse offered by women charged with violence against their abusers to show its psychological effects as part of their claims of self-defense is called the _____ defense. 
B) burning bed 
C) abused spouse 
D) battered woman 
E) castle

Question 13

To be lawful, force used in self-defense or defense of another must be both reasonable and:

Accepted Answer

A) sufficient. 
B) nondeadly. 
C) immediately necessary. 
D) preventable. 
A) sufficient. 
B) nondeadly. 
C) immediately necessary. 
D) preventable.

Question 14

Booby traps and spring guns may not lawfully be used to protect property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Only parents may use reasonable force in disciplining children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Key points in determining the lawfulness of force used in self-defense include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) unlawfulness. 
B) necessity. 
C) reasonableness. 
D) whether the assailant is armed or not. 
A) unlawfulness. 
B) necessity. 
C) reasonableness. 
D) whether the assailant is armed or not.

Question 17

Using excessive force during an arrest would constitute an unreasonable seizure in violation of the _________ Amendment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using excessive force during an arrest would...

Question 18

John Buff picks a fight with James Smalls. John begins to punch James in the face over and over again for no reason at all. James tries to fight back and in doing so he knocks John down on the ground where John hits his head on a rock and dies. James is arrested and charged with the murder of John. ​

Accepted Answer

A) At trial James argues that John attacked him and that he was just defending himself. This is referred to as: ​ 
B) self-preservation. 
C) protection against others. 
D) self-defense. 
E) rock solid defense. 
A) At trial James argues that John attacked him and that he was just defending himself. This is referred to as: ​ 
B) self-preservation. 
C) protection against others. 
D) self-defense. 
E) rock solid defense.

Question 19

Force may not be used legally in making an arrest unless the arrest is a ____, custodial arrest made in good faith.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Force may not be used legally in...

Question 20

Under what circumstances are police officers justified in using non-deadly force to make an arrest? Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Police officers are justified in using n

In determining what constitutes a crime of child abuse, consideration will be given to the:

In states that have adopted "make my day" rules, the occupant of a dwelling

The use of ______ may be justified if the other person's behavior is unlawful.

A _____ may use deadly force when faced with the threat of death or serious bodily harm to the officer or another.

Deadly force may never be used to make the arrest of or to prevent the escape of a person who has committed a ____.

Based on the Fourth Amendment, police officers may use deadly force when seizing a fleeing suspect:

A police officer may use non-deadly force in all of the following situations except to:

The _____doctrine states that a person in his home is justified in using reasonable force, including deadly force, in response to an assault in their home.

According to the castle doctrine, a person does not have a duty to ______ before using defensive force in his own home.

To be lawful, force used in self-defense or defense of another must be both reasonable and:

Booby traps and spring guns may not lawfully be used to protect property.

Only parents may use reasonable force in disciplining children.

Key points in determining the lawfulness of force used in self-defense include all of the following except:

Using excessive force during an arrest would constitute an unreasonable seizure in violation of the _________ Amendment.

John Buff picks a fight with James Smalls. John begins to punch James in the face over and over again for no reason at all. James tries to fight back and in doing so he knocks John down on the ground where John hits his head on a rock and dies. James is arrested and charged with the murder of John.

Force may not be used legally in making an arrest unless the arrest is a ____, custodial arrest made in good faith.

Under what circumstances are police officers justified in using non-deadly force to make an arrest? Provide examples.

Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources

Jurisdiction

Essential Elements of a Crime

Criminal Liability

Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit a Crime

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 6: The Law Governing the Use of Force

In determining what constitutes a crime of child abuse, consideration will be given to the:

In states that have adopted "make my day" rules, the occupant of a dwelling

The use of ______ may be justified if the other person's behavior is unlawful.

A _____ may use deadly force when faced with the threat of death or serious bodily harm to the officer or another.

Deadly force may never be used to make the arrest of or to prevent the escape of a person who has committed a ____.

Based on the Fourth Amendment, police officers may use deadly force when seizing a fleeing suspect:

A police officer may use non-deadly force in all of the following situations except to:

The _____doctrine states that a person in his home is justified in using reasonable force, including deadly force, in response to an assault in their home.

According to the castle doctrine, a person does not have a duty to ______ before using defensive force in his own home.

To be lawful, force used in self-defense or defense of another must be both reasonable and:

Booby traps and spring guns may not lawfully be used to protect property.

Only parents may use reasonable force in disciplining children.

Key points in determining the lawfulness of force used in self-defense include all of the following except:

Using excessive force during an arrest would constitute an unreasonable seizure in violation of the _________ Amendment.

Force may not be used legally in making an arrest unless the arrest is a ____, custodial arrest made in good faith.

Under what circumstances are police officers justified in using non-deadly force to make an arrest? Provide examples.

Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources

Jurisdiction

Essential Elements of a Crime

Criminal Liability

Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit a Crime

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