Billy is walking along the street and in front of him a woman is walking. Billy is
wearing his running shoes so the woman does not suspect anything. He bolts ahead and
grabs the woman’s purse, but the woman resists by holding on to the purse. Billy turns
on the woman and shows her a knife. The woman immediately releases the purse and
Billy turns and runs straight into a police officer, who arrests him.
If Billy had successfully taken the purse without resorting to force, in some states he
would still be charged with robbery through laws.
a. quick grab
b. sudden snatching
c. snatch and grab
d. fast take
Unlike most thefts, a robbery requires that the property be taken
a. with an intent to deprive
b. with an intent to commit a felony
c. from the person or from the presence of the victim
d. with a value exceeding $100
Fred was arrested for grand theft auto. The jury found him guilty and he was sentenced
to twenty years in prison and his car was seized. This was his first conviction of a
felony, though he had several misdemeanor offenses on his record.
Fred’s sentence would likely be overturned on appeal because factual findings made for
the purpose of enhancing a sentence must be made by a
a. jury
b. judge
c. prosecuting attorney
d. defense attorney
Scott “too tough” Rudy finds out that his girlfriend is cheating on him with his best
friend. Scott “too tough” goes over to his best friend’s “house and hinds his girlfriend is
there and is engaged in sexual acts with his bestfriend. Scott “too tough” takes out his
gun and shoots and kills both of them. Scott is arrested and charged with two counts of
murder. At his trial Scott claims he was insane at the time of the murder and is trying to
use insanity as his defense.
Another test, which could be used in Scott’s trial, to determine criminal responsibility
based on whether the defendant could (1) distinguish between right and wrong or (2)
conform his or her conduct to the requirements of law, is called
a. Capacity test
b. Substantial capacity test
c. Substantial test
d. Test of capacity
A person might commit a crime for any of the following reasons except?
a. fear of arrest and punishment
b. insufficient moral or ethical restraints
c. peer pressure
d. opportunity combined with capacity and skill
The first prong of the M”Naghten rule
a. requires a showing the defendant did know what he was doing
b. requires a showing the defendant did not know what he was doing was wrong
c. requires a showing the defendant did not know what he was doing
d. requires a showing the defendant knew what he was doing was wrong
In a criminal trial, motive
a. is always relevant evidence
b. alone, is sufficient evidence for a conviction
c. is required for conviction
d. is the same as criminal intent
Mark is giving testimony at his trial. He uses a disparaging word to describe the
prosecutor and the judge halts the proceedings.
The judge penalizes Mark $50 for his remark. The action of the judge is this regard is
called a
a. summary contempt conviction
b. finding of contempt
c. bench decision
d. court contempt conviction
Mary has been going through some difficult times and needs some extra money. She
works as fresh produce inspector in Florida, inspecting oranges for major growers. On
her word, thousands of tons of oranges would have to be discarded for failing to pass a
health inspection. She suggests to the owner that she could “fix” it so he need
never worry about ever failing an inspection.
The orange grower, based on the information in the preface, would be charged with
a. extortion
b. bribery
c. fruit fraud
d. None of these choices
Diplomatic immunity for consular officers is not absolute.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following is not a type of fraud?
a. material fraud
b. bank fraud
c. health care fraud
d. intellectual property fraud
In the state of WI during the month of February it can easily reach below zero on any
given day. During this time period Johnny M is trying to sleep in an alley behind some
businesses. The temperature is reaching -20 degrees. Johnny realizes that he is about to
freeze to death unless he gets inside a warm building. He sees a back door to one of the
businesses and breaks it open. Johnny is able to get warm and he sleeps just inside this
store. In the morning, the owner comes to the store and finds Johnny and the broken
door. The owner calls the police.
During this incident, Johnny was not arrested because he didn’t have:
a. Reasonable doubt
b. Due process
c. Actus Reus
d. Mens Rea
The Latin term actus reus means
a. strict liability
b. guilty act
c. guilty mind
d. elements of a crime
While the “white collar” language suggests the status of the wrongdoer, most definitions
of the term focus on what rather than the identity of the criminal?
a. the kind of behavior made criminal
b. the socio-economic status of the criminal
c. the thinking of the criminal
d. the social impact of the criminal
In Ringv.Arizona,536 U.S. 584 (2002), the Court held that a state capital sentencing
procedure that permitted the sentencing judge to make the factual determination of the
aggravating and mitigating circumstances present
a. violated the Sixth Amendment’s right of trial by jury
b. violated the Sixth Amendment’s right of trial by judge
c. violated the Sixth Amendment’s right to a speedy trial
d. violated the Eight Amendment’s right to freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
Blakelyv.Washington, 124 S.Ct. 2531 (2004), applied the reasoning of Apprendito
a. state sentencing systems
b. federal sentencing systems
c. city sentencing systems
d. county systems
Joe is driving in an area of town where prostitutes are known to frequent. Before long,
he observes a woman dressed suggestively and waving at cars. He pulls over and begins
a conversation with her. They agree to a price in exchange of sexual favors. Joe is later
arrested by the police.
If Joe was had crossed state lines with the prostitute, then which federal law would have
applied?
a. 2000 Trafficking Victim Protection Act
b. Sexual Services Act
c. Anti-pimping Act
d. Illegal Commerce Act
Officer Jones stops a car for speeding (55 mph in a 25 mph school zone). The driver of
this vehicle becomes very argumentative and refuses to give the officer his driver’s
license. The police officer tells the driver that if he doesn’t provide his driver’s license
then he will be placed under arrest. The driver refuses to comply with the police
officer’s orders and yells, “take me to jail then!!”
In most states, what must the owner of a dwelling do before using non-deadly force
against someone who is trespassing?
a. threaten the use of deadly force against the intruder
b. call 911
c. request the intruder leave the property
d. fire a warning shot from a gun
John ‘steroid arms” Buff picks a fight with James “no arms” Smalls. John begins to
punch James in the face over and over again for no reason at all. James tries to fight
back and in doing so he knocks John down on the ground where John hits his head a
rock and dies. James is arrested and charged with the murder of John.
John was killed in the above altercation. What type of force was actually used?
a. Reasonable
b. Justified
c. Deadly
d. Homicide
People who commit crimes on federal enclaves can be tried before
a. the state court
b. a federal court
c. tribal court
d. the Supreme Court
One example of a kind of IVTS is
a. Farouq
b. Hawala
c. Baksheesh
d. Mandamus
Which of the following may be the basis for finding a person incompetent to stand trial?
a. mental illness
b. mental retardation
c. physical illness
d. all of these answers are correct
Any person who executes a scheme or artifice to defraud the United States in excess of
$1,000,000 is guilty of
a. contract fraud
b. significant fraud
c. large-scale fraud
d. major fraud
is based on a person’s actions in a court case or legislative proceeding and used to
punish people by a fine or imprisonment for what they have done.
a. criminal contempt
b. civil contempt
c. circumstantial contempt
d. common contempt
A defense to criminal prosecution on the grounds that the defendant physically could
not have committed the crime is called an defense.
a. alibi
b. excuse
c. compulsion
d. necessity
Foreign diplomatic officers in the United States are immune from
a. arrest
b. prosecution
c. both arrest and prosecution
d. punishment for all crimes except felonies
What federal statute permits prosecution under that act if the extortion can be shown to
interfere with interstate commerce?
a. the Travel Act
b. the Hobbs Act
c. the Bribery Act
d. the Extortion Act
The U.S. Constitution states a defendant must be tried within six months of arrest.
a. True
b. False
Booby traps and spring guns may not lawfully be used to protect property.
a. True
b. False
What is the name of the crime that occurs when an actual person’s identity is stolen?
a. true name identity theft
b. synthetic identity theft
c. cyber identity theft
d. wire identity theft
Aggravated rape is handled the same in all states.
a. True
b. False
Bill, who was forced to swallow chewing tobacco as punishment for chewing it in the
boys bathroom at high school, gets very angry thinking about the incident. He decides
to confront the school’s principal after a few days, and the discussion gets very heated.
During the course of confrontation, Bill strikes the principal with his fist, resulting in
the death of the principal. Bill is arrested and now stands trial for murder.
The prosecution in its presentation, argues the death penalty should be imposed due to
Bill’s history of violence and wanton disregard for human life. The circumstances
described are circumstances.
a. aggravating
b. mitigating
c. random and capricious
d. arbitrary and illogical
When a city or state restricts conduct in public places
a. it must have proof that the conduct is or will be harmful
b. the public place must attract large numbers of people
c. the restrictions must not be aimed at speech
d. it must show it has a significant interest in placing restrictions and they must be no
greater than necessary
Explain the plea of “guilty but mentally ill.” Why have some states enacted such
statutes and how do they work?
Answer:N/A
What protections, if any, does a public school student have with regard to the school’s
use of corporal punishment?
Answer:N/A
Indian courts have power to try Indians who commit crimes on or within their
reservation.
In order for deadly force to be justified, the use of force must be immediately to protect
the person or another from the unlawful use of force by the aggressor.
Under what circumstances are police officers justified in using non-deadly force to
make an arrest? Provide examples.
Answer:N/A
What is the difference between libel and slander? How are public officials treated under
defamation laws?
Answer:N/A
is a persistent, rapid, involuntary, side-to-side eye movement.
How do federal courts define the crime of misprision of a felon? What elements must
the government prove to obtain a conviction for this offense?
Answer:N/A
Persons in U.S. military service become subject to the .
Individuals contribute indirectly to terrorist organizations by giving money and support
to phony .
Explain the element of the crime of burglary that requires an unlawful entry. What can
constitute an unlawful entry?
Answer:N/A
What happens when an illegal immigrant’s home country does not want and will not
consent to the return of the alien?
Answer:N/A
The offense of hostage taking may include all of the elements of kidnapping except of
the victim.