Question 1

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles
-Actus reus

Accepted Answer

A)  transferred intent 
B)  criminal reckless 
C)  vicarious liability crime 
D)  specific intent 
E)  proximate cause
F) general intent
G) actual cause
H) scienter
I) . guilty mind
J) legal duty 
A)  transferred intent 
B)  criminal reckless 
C)  vicarious liability crime 
D)  specific intent 
E)  proximate cause
F) general intent
G) actual cause
H) scienter
I) . guilty mind
J) legal duty I

Question 2

The Latin term ___ reus was not actively used by scholars prior to the twentieth century.

Accepted Answer

actus

Question 3

Criminal negligence:

Accepted Answer

A)  may constitute a gross deviation from the standard of care required of an individual. 
B)  is gross negligence. 
C)  is culpable negligence. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  may constitute a gross deviation from the standard of care required of an individual. 
B)  is gross negligence. 
C)  is culpable negligence. 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

___ intent refers to doing the actus reus with the intent to cause a particular result.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___ intent refers to doing the actus...

Question 5

Factual and proximate cause are the elements of causation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Proximate cause is not:

Accepted Answer

A)  a factual cause of which the law will take cognizance. 
B)  reasonably foreseeable by the defendant. 
C)  a severing of the casual link between the defendant's actions and the victim's injury. 
D)  the direct and natural result of the defendant's actions. 
A)  a factual cause of which the law will take cognizance. 
B)  reasonably foreseeable by the defendant. 
C)  a severing of the casual link between the defendant's actions and the victim's injury. 
D)  the direct and natural result of the defendant's actions.

Question 7

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles
-Doing an act with the intent to cause the harm

Accepted Answer

A)  transferred intent 
B)  criminal reckless 
C)  vicarious liability crime 
D)  specific intent 
E)  proximate cause
F) general intent
G) actual cause
H) scienter
I) . guilty mind
J) legal duty 
A)  transferred intent 
B)  criminal reckless 
C)  vicarious liability crime 
D)  specific intent 
E)  proximate cause
F) general intent
G) actual cause
H) scienter
I) . guilty mind
J) legal duty

Question 8

Which of the following is not a requirement for a transferred intent crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  General intent to commit a crime. 
B)  Causation. 
C)  Malice towards the victim. 
D)  Harm. 
A)  General intent to commit a crime. 
B)  Causation. 
C)  Malice towards the victim. 
D)  Harm.

Question 9

Vertical growth of criminal codes includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  misdemeanors which may become felonies after a second or third violation. 
B)  increasing a penalty based on affiliation with violent groups. 
C)  the growing litigiousness of the United States. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  misdemeanors which may become felonies after a second or third violation. 
B)  increasing a penalty based on affiliation with violent groups. 
C)  the growing litigiousness of the United States. 
D)  Both A and C

Question 10

The actus reus and the mens rea must combine to cause the harm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the four mental states that qualify as mens rea.

Accepted Answer

general intent, spec

Question 12

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles
-Generally involves a person pursuing a course of action while consciously disregarding the fact that the action gives rise to a substantial and unjustifiable risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  transferred intent 
B)  criminal reckless 
C)  vicarious liability crime 
D)  specific intent 
E)  proximate cause
F) general intent
G) actual cause
H) scienter
I) . guilty mind
J) legal duty 
A)  transferred intent 
B)  criminal reckless 
C)  vicarious liability crime 
D)  specific intent 
E)  proximate cause
F) general intent
G) actual cause
H) scienter
I) . guilty mind
J) legal duty

Question 13

Without joinder of the actus reus and the mens rea, there is:

Accepted Answer

A)  no crime. 
B)  criminal attempt. 
C)  transferred intent. 
D)  proximate cause. 
A)  no crime. 
B)  criminal attempt. 
C)  transferred intent. 
D)  proximate cause.

Question 14

A moral duty may establish a legal duty sufficient to establish criminal liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The four mental states that qualify as mens rea are:

Accepted Answer

A)  general intent, intent to murder, transferred intent, and constructive intent. 
B)  specific intent, transferred intent, intent to murder, and general intent. 
C)  mens rea intent, specific intent, transferred intent, and general intent. 
D)  general intent, specific intent, transferred intent, and constructive intent. 
A)  general intent, intent to murder, transferred intent, and constructive intent. 
B)  specific intent, transferred intent, intent to murder, and general intent. 
C)  mens rea intent, specific intent, transferred intent, and general intent. 
D)  general intent, specific intent, transferred intent, and constructive intent.

Question 16

General intent is different from specific intent in that general intent crimes refer to those situations where the actor does not intend any wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Define specific intent.

Accepted Answer

Specific intent refers to doing the actu

Question 18

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles
-All crimes except absolute liability crimes require at least a

Accepted Answer

A)  transferred intent 
B)  criminal reckless 
C)  vicarious liability crime 
D)  specific intent 
E)  proximate cause
F) general intent
G) actual cause
H) scienter
I) . guilty mind
J) legal duty 
A)  transferred intent 
B)  criminal reckless 
C)  vicarious liability crime 
D)  specific intent 
E)  proximate cause
F) general intent
G) actual cause
H) scienter
I) . guilty mind
J) legal duty

Question 19

General intent requires that the defendant act with a malevolent purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List the two requisites of each crime.

Accepted Answer

There are two requisites of each crime:

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -Actus reus

The Latin term ___ reus was not actively used by scholars prior to the twentieth century.

Criminal negligence:

___ intent refers to doing the actus reus with the intent to cause a particular result.

Factual and proximate cause are the elements of causation.

Proximate cause is not:

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -Doing an act with the intent to cause the harm

Which of the following is not a requirement for a transferred intent crime?

Vertical growth of criminal codes includes:

The actus reus and the mens rea must combine to cause the harm.

What are the four mental states that qualify as mens rea.

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -Generally involves a person pursuing a course of action while consciously disregarding the fact that the action gives rise to a substantial and unjustifiable risk.

Without joinder of the actus reus and the mens rea, there is:

A moral duty may establish a legal duty sufficient to establish criminal liability.

The four mental states that qualify as mens rea are:

General intent is different from specific intent in that general intent crimes refer to those situations where the actor does not intend any wrong.

Define specific intent.

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -All crimes except absolute liability crimes require at least a

General intent requires that the defendant act with a malevolent purpose.

List the two requisites of each crime.

Sources of Criminal Law

Criminal Liability

Inchoate or Participatory Crimes

Defenses

Homicide

Sex Offenses

Crimes Against Persons

Robbery, Extortion, and Bribery

Theft and Property Crimes

Crimes Against Habitation

Crimes Against Public Morals

Narcotic and Alcohol Offenses

Crimes of Abuse

Punishments

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Exam 3: Requirements of an Act

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -Actus reus

The Latin term ___ reus was not actively used by scholars prior to the twentieth century.

Criminal negligence:

___ intent refers to doing the actus reus with the intent to cause a particular result.

Factual and proximate cause are the elements of causation.

Proximate cause is not:

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -Doing an act with the intent to cause the harm

Which of the following is not a requirement for a transferred intent crime?

Vertical growth of criminal codes includes:

The actus reus and the mens rea must combine to cause the harm.

What are the four mental states that qualify as mens rea.

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -Generally involves a person pursuing a course of action while consciously disregarding the fact that the action gives rise to a substantial and unjustifiable risk.

Without joinder of the actus reus and the mens rea, there is:

A moral duty may establish a legal duty sufficient to establish criminal liability.

The four mental states that qualify as mens rea are:

General intent is different from specific intent in that general intent crimes refer to those situations where the actor does not intend any wrong.

Define specific intent.

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -All crimes except absolute liability crimes require at least a

General intent requires that the defendant act with a malevolent purpose.

List the two requisites of each crime.

Sources of Criminal Law

Criminal Liability

Inchoate or Participatory Crimes

Defenses

Homicide

Sex Offenses

Crimes Against Persons

Robbery, Extortion, and Bribery

Theft and Property Crimes

Crimes Against Habitation

Crimes Against Public Morals

Narcotic and Alcohol Offenses

Crimes of Abuse

Punishments

Filters