Question 1

Under Texas law,post-crime assistance to the perpetrator of a crime is treated as a 	standalone offense,not under the law of parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The accomplice testimony rule permits the district attorney to compel one criminal 	defendant to testify against the other defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Describe three examples of pre-crime assistance where an individual would be considered a co-principal in the subsequent commission of a crime.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary widely but the student response should include examples where the accused purposefully solicits,encourages,directs,aids,or attempts to aid another person in committing an offense.Examples would include a lookout or getaway car driver at a robbery,a leader of an organized crime family,or a person who provides equipment or weapons to another knowing that they will be used to commit a criminal offense.Another example would be where a jailer purposely leaves a cell unlocked to facilitate an escape.

Question 4

List the three ways in which an individual can be held criminally responsible for someone else's conduct.

Accepted Answer

An individual can held criminally respon

Question 5

Mike's presence at a crime scene coupled with his verbal encouragement of Jeremy to 	commit a crime is sufficient for Mike to be held criminally responsible for Jeremy's illegal 	conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In addition to the elements of the specific offense,what are the key factors that must be proven for a corporation to be held criminally responsible for a felony?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the elements of the offen

Question 7

Under provisions of the Texas Penal Code,if a corporation is found guilty of committing a felony offense,the penalty assessed is a monetary fine and loss of its corporate charter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Local governmental entities,such as cities,are subject to prosecution under the Texas Penal Code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

For a corporation to be held criminally responsible for a felonious act in Texas,the act must have been performed or approved by a ________(three words)___________ of the corporation.

Accepted Answer

high manag

Question 10

Suzy works at a jewelry store.Her boyfriend Cary convinces Suzy to assist him in burglarizing the store.When Suzy closes the store on Saturday evening,she purposefully fails to activate the alarm system.Early Sunday morning Cary breaks into the store and steals thousands of dollars' worth of diamonds.He immediately flees to Mexico,leaving Suzy behind.Investigation of the crime subsequently focuses on Suzy.Under Texas law,which of the following is correct about this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Suzy can be convicted of burglary because she was an accomplice in the first degree in 	the commission of the burglary. 
B) Suzy can be convicted of burglary because she knowingly aided Cary in the commission 	of the crime. 
C) Suzy cannot be convicted of burglary because she received no share of the loot from the 	crime. 
D) Suzy cannot be convicted of burglary because she was not at the store when the crime 	occurred. 
A) Suzy can be convicted of burglary because she was an accomplice in the first degree in 	the commission of the burglary. 
B) Suzy can be convicted of burglary because she knowingly aided Cary in the commission 	of the crime. 
C) Suzy cannot be convicted of burglary because she received no share of the loot from the 	crime. 
D) Suzy cannot be convicted of burglary because she was not at the store when the crime 	occurred.

Question 11

Jack robs a convenience store.He flees the scene and goes to his twin brother Mack's home.Jack tells Mack that he has robbed a store and needs to hide out for a few days.Mack agrees for Jack to stay at his house.Three days later,police officers arrive.Jack escapes out the back window but the officers arrest Mack.Mack may rightfully be convicted of:

Accepted Answer

A) robbery because he allowed Jack to hide out in his home. 
B) robbery because he knew Jack robbed the store and made no effort to notify the police. 
C) no offense because he engaged in no criminal conduct himself. 
D) some appropriate offense related to providing post-crime assistance to Jack. 
A) robbery because he allowed Jack to hide out in his home. 
B) robbery because he knew Jack robbed the store and made no effort to notify the police. 
C) no offense because he engaged in no criminal conduct himself. 
D) some appropriate offense related to providing post-crime assistance to Jack.

Question 12

The ______________ testimony rule prohibits conviction of a criminal defendant solely upon the uncorroborated testimony of his partner in crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________ testimony rule prohibits conviction of...

Question 13

An element of the offense that must be established in every crime case where a corporation is the defendant is that the illegal conduct:

Accepted Answer

A) was approved by the corporation's board of directors. 
B) caused personal injury or death,not solely property loss. 
C) was performed on behalf of the corporation. 
D) created economic gain for the corporation. 
A) was approved by the corporation's board of directors. 
B) caused personal injury or death,not solely property loss. 
C) was performed on behalf of the corporation. 
D) created economic gain for the corporation.

Question 14

Texas was the last state to hold corporations criminally responsible.Why have so few prosecutions of corporations occurred in the intervening four decades?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but students might arg

Question 15

To be held criminally liable for assisting another in committing an offense,an individual must have acted with ___________ to assist in its commission.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To be held criminally liable for assisting...

Question 16

Under the law of parties,the acquittal of one co-defendant will result in the automatic 	acquittal of all other co-defendants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Texas law abolishes the Common Law distinction between principals and accessories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Under Texas law,persons who provide pre-crime assistance to an offender are considered co-principles in the commission of the resultant offense.Is this a more just approach to the law of parties than the traditional Common Law distinction between principals and accessories? Why?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but students might not

Question 19

Rob encourages his six-year-old brother Ned to steal items from a grocery store and give them to Rob.Ned does as requested,stealing $25 worth of groceries.As to Rob's criminal responsibility:

Accepted Answer

A) he has none because he did not personally steal anything. 
B) he is not criminally responsible because the actual thief Ned is not criminally responsible 	due to his age. 
C) he is not criminally responsible because the theft does not reach the level of a felony. 
D) he is criminally responsible for Ned's thievery. 
A) he has none because he did not personally steal anything. 
B) he is not criminally responsible because the actual thief Ned is not criminally responsible 	due to his age. 
C) he is not criminally responsible because the theft does not reach the level of a felony. 
D) he is criminally responsible for Ned's thievery.

Question 20

Under Texas law,for a corporation to be criminally liable for a felony,the illegal conduct must have been authorized by:

Accepted Answer

A) a high managerial agent. 
B) a minimum of two members of the board of directors. 
C) a majority of the stockholders. 
D) any employee holding a supervisory position in the company. 
A) a high managerial agent. 
B) a minimum of two members of the board of directors. 
C) a majority of the stockholders. 
D) any employee holding a supervisory position in the company.

Under Texas law,post-crime assistance to the perpetrator of a crime is treated as a standalone offense,not under the law of parties.

The accomplice testimony rule permits the district attorney to compel one criminal defendant to testify against the other defendant.

Describe three examples of pre-crime assistance where an individual would be considered a co-principal in the subsequent commission of a crime.

List the three ways in which an individual can be held criminally responsible for someone else's conduct.

Mike's presence at a crime scene coupled with his verbal encouragement of Jeremy to commit a crime is sufficient for Mike to be held criminally responsible for Jeremy's illegal conduct.

In addition to the elements of the specific offense,what are the key factors that must be proven for a corporation to be held criminally responsible for a felony?

Under provisions of the Texas Penal Code,if a corporation is found guilty of committing a felony offense,the penalty assessed is a monetary fine and loss of its corporate charter.

Local governmental entities,such as cities,are subject to prosecution under the Texas Penal Code.

For a corporation to be held criminally responsible for a felonious act in Texas,the act must have been performed or approved by a (three words)___ of the corporation.

The ______________ testimony rule prohibits conviction of a criminal defendant solely upon the uncorroborated testimony of his partner in crime.

An element of the offense that must be established in every crime case where a corporation is the defendant is that the illegal conduct:

Texas was the last state to hold corporations criminally responsible.Why have so few prosecutions of corporations occurred in the intervening four decades?

To be held criminally liable for assisting another in committing an offense,an individual must have acted with ___________ to assist in its commission.

Under the law of parties,the acquittal of one co-defendant will result in the automatic acquittal of all other co-defendants.

Texas law abolishes the Common Law distinction between principals and accessories.

Under Texas law,persons who provide pre-crime assistance to an offender are considered co-principles in the commission of the resultant offense.Is this a more just approach to the law of parties than the traditional Common Law distinction between principals and accessories? Why?

Rob encourages his six-year-old brother Ned to steal items from a grocery store and give them to Rob.Ned does as requested,stealing $25 worth of groceries.As to Rob's criminal responsibility:

Under Texas law,for a corporation to be criminally liable for a felony,the illegal conduct must have been authorized by:

Foundations of Criminal Law

Elements of a Crime

The Criminal Law in Daily Practice

Criminal Homicide

Assault and Sexual Assault

Kidnapping and Related Offenses

Property Destruction Offenses

Theft,Fraud,and Related Offenses

Robbery,Burglary,and Criminal Trespass

Offenses Against Government Operations

Public Disorder,Indecency,Health,and Safety Offenses

Intoxication Offenses

Preparatory Offenses and Organized Criminal Activity

General Defenses and Justification

Federal Criminal Law

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Exam 4: Parties to Offenses

Under Texas law,post-crime assistance to the perpetrator of a crime is treated as a standalone offense,not under the law of parties.

The accomplice testimony rule permits the district attorney to compel one criminal defendant to testify against the other defendant.

Describe three examples of pre-crime assistance where an individual would be considered a co-principal in the subsequent commission of a crime.

List the three ways in which an individual can be held criminally responsible for someone else's conduct.

Mike's presence at a crime scene coupled with his verbal encouragement of Jeremy to commit a crime is sufficient for Mike to be held criminally responsible for Jeremy's illegal conduct.

In addition to the elements of the specific offense,what are the key factors that must be proven for a corporation to be held criminally responsible for a felony?

Under provisions of the Texas Penal Code,if a corporation is found guilty of committing a felony offense,the penalty assessed is a monetary fine and loss of its corporate charter.

Local governmental entities,such as cities,are subject to prosecution under the Texas Penal Code.

For a corporation to be held criminally responsible for a felonious act in Texas,the act must have been performed or approved by a ________(three words)___________ of the corporation.

The ______________ testimony rule prohibits conviction of a criminal defendant solely upon the uncorroborated testimony of his partner in crime.

An element of the offense that must be established in every crime case where a corporation is the defendant is that the illegal conduct:

Texas was the last state to hold corporations criminally responsible.Why have so few prosecutions of corporations occurred in the intervening four decades?

To be held criminally liable for assisting another in committing an offense,an individual must have acted with ___________ to assist in its commission.

Under the law of parties,the acquittal of one co-defendant will result in the automatic acquittal of all other co-defendants.

Texas law abolishes the Common Law distinction between principals and accessories.

Under Texas law,persons who provide pre-crime assistance to an offender are considered co-principles in the commission of the resultant offense.Is this a more just approach to the law of parties than the traditional Common Law distinction between principals and accessories? Why?

Rob encourages his six-year-old brother Ned to steal items from a grocery store and give them to Rob.Ned does as requested,stealing $25 worth of groceries.As to Rob's criminal responsibility:

Under Texas law,for a corporation to be criminally liable for a felony,the illegal conduct must have been authorized by:

Foundations of Criminal Law

Elements of a Crime

The Criminal Law in Daily Practice

Criminal Homicide

Assault and Sexual Assault

Kidnapping and Related Offenses

Property Destruction Offenses

Theft,Fraud,and Related Offenses

Robbery,Burglary,and Criminal Trespass

Offenses Against Government Operations

Public Disorder,Indecency,Health,and Safety Offenses

Intoxication Offenses

Preparatory Offenses and Organized Criminal Activity

General Defenses and Justification

Federal Criminal Law

Filters

For a corporation to be held criminally responsible for a felonious act in Texas,the act must have been performed or approved by a (three words)___ of the corporation.