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Factual impossibility is not a valid defense to the crime of attempt. Depraved heart murder is defined as extremely reckless killings. Answer: TRUE Vagrancy means to remain in one place with no apparent purpose. Answer: FALSE Violations of federal and […]

Which of the following is generally not deemed to be a legally adequate provocation for voluntary manslaughter? a. verbal assaults b. mutual combat c. adultery by spouse d. assault and battery Treason consists of how many elements? a. two. b. […]

In addition to criminal penalties, cities have also turned to what other remedies to control gang activity? a. interlocutory order b. mandate to cease c. warrant to stop d. civil remedies Automatism is the name given to a. unconscious bodily […]

Punishing solicitation is based on a different idea than punishing conspiracy. Only voluntary acts qualify as mens rea. Answer: FALSE The criminal law is the only form of social control in our society and the only way to hold a […]

Anthony Cramer was executed for treason. In the absence of a confession, mens rea is usually proven by circumstantial evidence. Answer: TRUE Burglary and arson are both crimes against persons. Answer: FALSE In the U.S., terrorism and treason are not […]

Criminal trespass is a narrower crime than burglary. RICO stands for Racketeer Infiltrated and Corrupt Organizations. Answer: FALSE Voluntary and knowing consensual sexual behavior between two adults is legal, healthy and desired. Answer: TRUE Defendants are not criminally liable if […]

In a pure democracy, the majority can have whatever it wants. One purpose of requiring some overt acts in a conspiracy statute is to verify the firmness of the agreement. Answer: TRUE Crimes against public order and morals affect fewer […]

Most laws today recognize adultery as adequate provocation. A syndrome is defined as a group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition. Answer: TRUE The elements of the crime of embezzlement would be found in the general part […]

Courts today have adopted three definitions of “force” for the crime of rape. Treason consists of four elements. Answer: FALSE Crimes requiring a criminal act triggered by criminal intent are called result crimes. Answer: FALSE The constitution balances the power […]

Julio is sleeping on the couch in his living room when his wife arrives home from work. He is having a nightmare in which a man is trying to kill him. His wife bends towards him on the couch to […]

The U.S. Congress enacted the country’s first sedition act in 1798. Socializing with saboteurs alone is enough to justify conviction of treason. Answer: FALSE States vary as to who has to prove insanity and how convincingly they have to do […]

The term actus reus refers to the act element of a crime. Racial classifications by the government are subjected to the rational basis test under the Equal Protection Clause. Answer: FALSE In some jurisdictions, the crime of solicitation is limited […]

Julie goes to see a doctor because she is experiencing pain in her uterus. After examining her, the doctor tells her that she has advanced uterine cancer. The traditional treatment is painful and expensive, the doctor tells her, but there […]

The different “taking” property crimes are larceny, criminal mischief, false pretenses and robbery. Strict liability exists when there is a crime with subjective fault. Answer: FALSE Criminal liability is conduct that unjustifiably and inexcusably inflicts or threatens substantial harm to […]

In March 2007, the American Prosecutors Research Institute (APRI) held a symposium consisting of prosecution, law enforcement, government, public health, and academic experts from 12 states. Which of the following is not one of their main concerns? a. officers’ use […]

Larissa is a student at a local college majoring in computer information technology. In order to pay her college tuition Larissa infects as many computers on the Internet as she could with off-the-shelf remote access Trojans (RATs). Larissa also uses […]

The term “victimless crime” usually only applies to the conduct of a. minors. b. adults. c. gang members. d. minorities. Vicarious liability for another’s crimes is a. created by statute. b. created by the courts. c. found in the common […]

Legislatures responded to the problem of unlawful conversion of property by creating what felony? a. embezzlement b. robbery c. larceny d. theft In what case did the U.S. Supreme Court tightened the constitutional restrictions on loitering statutes? a. Papichristou v. […]

Forfeited personal identity theory assumes that we”re autonomous agents with the freedom to choose our actions. In some cases, rape can be accomplished without any extrinsic force. Answer: TRUE Defendants are criminally liable if they were not responsible for their […]

Which theory of crime focuses on an eye for an eye” mentality and emphasizes on getting even? a. retribution b. rehabilitation c. general deterrence d. Incapacitation Mistake is a defense whenever the mistake prevents the formation of any fault-based a. […]

Classical deterrence theory states that rational human beings won”t commit crimes if they know that the pain of punishment outweighs the pleasure gained from committing crimes. Criminal mischief descends from a common law crime, the misdemeanor called a. malicious mischief. […]

Which of the following cases involves being an accessory-after-the-fact? a. Bailey v. U.S. b. Backun v. U.S. (1940) c. U.S. v. Peoni (1938) d. State v. Chism (1983) What is the name of a scheme in which schemers tell investors […]

John is a construction worker. He is walking down the street when he notices two children playing in the street. John continues on his way. Shortly after he passes, one of the children is hit by a car and killed. […]