Question 1

__________ became the first state to pass anti-stalking legislation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alabama 
B)  California 
C)  Nevada 
D)  New York 
A)  Alabama 
B)  California 
C)  Nevada 
D)  New York

Question 2

Identify the two elements required for a crime of attempt.

Accepted Answer

There must be a specific inten

Question 3

A _________ is a clear step taken toward commission of a crime.

Accepted Answer

A)  substantial step 
B)  dangerous proximity 
C)  last act 
D)  overt act 
A)  substantial step 
B)  dangerous proximity 
C)  last act 
D)  overt act

Question 4

Stalking behavior can include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unwanted phone calls 
B)  Unsolicited letters or emails 
C)  Spying on the victim 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Unwanted phone calls 
B)  Unsolicited letters or emails 
C)  Spying on the victim 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

__________ is a key component of the abandonment cases for solicitation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparation 
B)  The act 
C)  Voluntariness 
D)  The offender's age 
A)  Preparation 
B)  The act 
C)  Voluntariness 
D)  The offender's age

Question 6

Most conspiracies involve formal agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Impossibility may be a defense to an attempt crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Wheel conspiracies are easier to prosecute than chain conspiracies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the follow cases involved a solicitation letter written by an inmate?

Accepted Answer

A)  State v. Smith (2004) 
B)  State v. Lee (1991) 
C)  Commonwealth v. McCloskey (1975) 
D)  State v. Dlugash (1977) 
A)  State v. Smith (2004) 
B)  State v. Lee (1991) 
C)  Commonwealth v. McCloskey (1975) 
D)  State v. Dlugash (1977)

Question 10

Which of the following crimes is not considered simple inchoate crimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Threats 
B)  Aiding and abetting 
C)  Stalking 
D)  Solicitation 
A)  Threats 
B)  Aiding and abetting 
C)  Stalking 
D)  Solicitation

Question 11

The overt act is proof that the conspiracy is alive and operative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the People v. Rizzo (1927) case, the defendant planned to rob an individual of a pay roll of

Accepted Answer

A)  $500 
B)  $895 
C)  $1000 
D)  $1200 
A)  $500 
B)  $895 
C)  $1000 
D)  $1200

Question 13

The offender's actions are referred to as men rea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Connecticut requires a substantial step when convicting an individual of attempt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The dividing line between impossibility is always clear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Actus reus requirements are uniform across the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Punishment for incomplete crimes is less than the punishments for the intended crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most defendants are successful in their abandonment cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The defense of impossibility addresses whether the law should allow someone to avoid criminal punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Criminal law does not punish inchoate offenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

__________ became the first state to pass anti-stalking legislation.

Identify the two elements required for a crime of attempt.

A _________ is a clear step taken toward commission of a crime.

Stalking behavior can include which of the following?

__________ is a key component of the abandonment cases for solicitation.

Most conspiracies involve formal agreements.

Impossibility may be a defense to an attempt crime.

Wheel conspiracies are easier to prosecute than chain conspiracies.

Which of the follow cases involved a solicitation letter written by an inmate?

Which of the following crimes is not considered simple inchoate crimes?

The overt act is proof that the conspiracy is alive and operative.

In the People v. Rizzo (1927) case, the defendant planned to rob an individual of a pay roll of

The offender's actions are referred to as men rea.

Connecticut requires a substantial step when convicting an individual of attempt.

The dividing line between impossibility is always clear.

Actus reus requirements are uniform across the United States.

Punishment for incomplete crimes is less than the punishments for the intended crime.

Most defendants are successful in their abandonment cases.

The defense of impossibility addresses whether the law should allow someone to avoid criminal punishment.

Criminal law does not punish inchoate offenses.

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Constitutional Limits on Criminal Laws

The Elements of a Crime

Theft and Other Property Offenses

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Exam 4: Incomplete Crimes

__________ became the first state to pass anti-stalking legislation.

Identify the two elements required for a crime of attempt.

A _________ is a clear step taken toward commission of a crime.

Stalking behavior can include which of the following?

__________ is a key component of the abandonment cases for solicitation.

Most conspiracies involve formal agreements.

Impossibility may be a defense to an attempt crime.

Wheel conspiracies are easier to prosecute than chain conspiracies.

Which of the follow cases involved a solicitation letter written by an inmate?

Which of the following crimes is not considered simple inchoate crimes?

The overt act is proof that the conspiracy is alive and operative.

In the People v. Rizzo (1927) case, the defendant planned to rob an individual of a pay roll of

The offender's actions are referred to as men rea.

Connecticut requires a substantial step when convicting an individual of attempt.

The dividing line between impossibility is always clear.

Actus reus requirements are uniform across the United States.

Punishment for incomplete crimes is less than the punishments for the intended crime.

Most defendants are successful in their abandonment cases.

The defense of impossibility addresses whether the law should allow someone to avoid criminal punishment.

Criminal law does not punish inchoate offenses.

Introduction and Overview of Criminal Law

Constitutional Limits on Criminal Laws

The Elements of a Crime

Theft and Other Property Offenses

Public Order Crimes and Offenses Against Public Decency

Rape and Other Violent Crimes

Criminal Homicide

Justification Defenses

Excuse Defenses

Punishment and Sentencing

State-Involved Crimes

Filters