Question 1

Explain the difference between an inference and a presumption and the use of each in the proof of intent.

Accepted Answer

An inference is a logical conclusion dra

Question 2

Corporations are held responsible for the criminal acts of their agents only when those agents are:

Accepted Answer

A)  acting pursuant to a contract 
B)  acting in the interest of the corporation 
C)  acting within the scope of their corporate employment 
D)  acting pursuant to labor union rules 
A)  acting pursuant to a contract 
B)  acting in the interest of the corporation 
C)  acting within the scope of their corporate employment 
D)  acting pursuant to labor union rules

Question 3

Which element of a crime refers to the state of mind referring to the willful commission or omission of an act one has a legal duty to perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intent 
B)  Act 
C)  Causation 
D)  Concurrence 
A)  Intent 
B)  Act 
C)  Causation 
D)  Concurrence

Question 4

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court invalidate a state statute that made it a misdemeanor for a person to "be addicted to the use of narcotics."

Accepted Answer

A)  Granite Construction Co. v. Superior Court 
B)  New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Co. v. United States 
C)  People v. Decina 
D)  Robinson v. California 
A)  Granite Construction Co. v. Superior Court 
B)  New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Co. v. United States 
C)  People v. Decina 
D)  Robinson v. California

Explain the difference between an inference and a presumption and the use of each in the proof of intent.

Corporations are held responsible for the criminal acts of their agents only when those agents are:

Which element of a crime refers to the state of mind referring to the willful commission or omission of an act one has a legal duty to perform?

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court invalidate a state statute that made it a misdemeanor for a person to "be addicted to the use of narcotics."

An Introduction to Criminal Law

Anticipatory Offenses and Parties to Crimes

Defenses to Criminal Culpability

Criminal Homicide

Assault, Rape, and Other Crimes Against the Person

Property and Related Crimes

Crimes Against Public Order and Public Decency

Crime Against the Government and Terrorism

Substance Abuse Crimes

Sentencing

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Exam 2: Elements of a Crime

Explain the difference between an inference and a presumption and the use of each in the proof of intent.

Corporations are held responsible for the criminal acts of their agents only when those agents are:

Which element of a crime refers to the state of mind referring to the willful commission or omission of an act one has a legal duty to perform?

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court invalidate a state statute that made it a misdemeanor for a person to "be addicted to the use of narcotics."

An Introduction to Criminal Law

Anticipatory Offenses and Parties to Crimes

Defenses to Criminal Culpability

Criminal Homicide

Assault, Rape, and Other Crimes Against the Person

Property and Related Crimes

Crimes Against Public Order and Public Decency

Crime Against the Government and Terrorism

Substance Abuse Crimes

Sentencing

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