States with the “guilty but mentally ill” verdict
a. have abolished the insanity defense
b. have retained the insanity defense
c. consider it identical to the not guilty by reason of insanity verdict
d. require the prosecution to prove the defendant was mentally ill
Ivan works for the Russian diplomatic delegation in Chicago as a part of the Russian
Federation Consulate. On Friday night, Ivan has too much to drink and is involved in an
automobile accident where several people are injured. Ivan provides identification to
the the Chicago City Police, and demands to be released immediately.
Ivan’s work at the Russian Consulate in Chicago provided him with
a. limited immunity
b. absolute immunity
c. diplomatic immunity
d. full immunity
The two forms of defamation are
a. past and imminent
b. libel and slander
c. latent and patent
d. dangerous and offensive
Under the common law, the unlawful entry into and theft from a place of business
a. would be considered a burglary
b. would be considered a burglary depending on the value of the stolen property
c. would not be considered a burglary
d. would be considered burglary if there was a breaking
Which of the following is a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act?
a. possession of a controlled substance
b. deliver a counterfeit substance
c. manufacture a controlled substance
d. All of these choices
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.
An insanity test that claims that defendants are not legally responsible for their acts if,
due to a defect of the mind, at the time of the crime they were unable to understand the
difference between right and wrong, could be used in Scott’s case and is called
a. Left and right test
b. Right and not right test
c. Wrong and not right test
d. Right and wrong test
The doctrine of transferred intent allows a murder suspect to escape punishment if
someone other than the intended victim is killed.
a. True
b. False
The use of a Taser by the police to prevent a suspect from jumping out the window,
even if the use the Taser causes the suspect’s death, is considered to be__
a. deadly force
b. lethal force
c. non-deadly force
d. brute force
If a person intentionally damages a building owned by another person, this action
a. is a crime, but not a tort
b. is a tort, but not a crime
c. is neither a tort nor a crime
d. is both a tort and a crime
“Strong arm” robbery is also known as
a. misdemeanor robbery
b. armed robbery
c. simple robbery
d. aggravated robbery
Which of the following is not part of the federal domain?
a. all of these are part of the federal domain
b. Puerto Rico
c. sea approaches to the United States
d. air approaches to the United States
Which of the following scenarios is the driver not “operating” a motor vehicle?
a. Key was in the ignition with the defendant sitting in the driver’s seat.
b. Key turned to the “on” or “accessory” position, but engine not started.
c. Sitting behind the wheel of the parked car at intersection, motor not running, and
keys in right hand.
d. Keys are not in the engine, but keys in right hand.
A person who uses illegal drugs for a specific purpose, such as to accomplish some
other objective, would be classified as a
a. ‘situational” drug abuser
b. “party” or “weekend” user
c. drug addict
d. None of these choices
Damaging or injuring national defense material or national defense utilities with the
intent to obstruct the national defense is the crime of
a. sedition
b. sabotage
c. treason
d. aiding a terrorist
Road rage may include all of the following behaviors except
a. defensive driving
b. honking
c. screaming at drivers
d. murder
A strong-arm robbery is one in which
a. the victim is a child
b. the victim is injured
c. a deadly weapon is used
d. no weapon is displayed or used
For the crime of robbery to occur
a. the robber must have used force against the victim
b. the robber must have caused physical harm to the victim
c. the robber must have used force or threatened to use imminent force against the
victim
d. the robber must have used or threatened to use gun violence against the victim
Most states divide sexual assault into
a. two or more degrees
b. three or more degrees
c. four or more degrees
d. five or more degrees
A minority of states require that the defendant have possessed what minimum amount
of the illegal substance to sustain a conviction?
a. a trace amount
b. a usable amount
c. a gram
d. a bindle
Johnny ‘sneaky” Burgle sneaks into his neighbor’s house through a basement window
and begins to conceal items into this large bag. Johnny ‘sneaky” Burgle accidentally
knocked over a vase, which made a loud noise when it broke. This noise woke up the
home owner. The home owner confronted Johnny and ordered him out of his house.
Johnny ‘sneaky” runs out of the house when he is confronted by the home owner and
while he is running down the street a police officer confronts him and orders him to
stop. Johnny stops, shows no weapons or other items of dangerous threats, but does not
comply with the officer’s orders and is refusing to be arrested. The police officer may
use what type of force to execute this arrest?
a. Deadly force
b. Deadly but not deadly force
c. No force at all
d. Non-deadly force
Ivan works for the Russian diplomatic delegation in Chicago as a part of the Russian
Federation Consulate. On Friday night, Ivan has too much to drink and is involved in an
automobile accident where several people are injured. Ivan provides identification to
the the Chicago City Police, and demands to be released immediately.
Ivan was arrested and charged with various criminal offenses. What argument may have
given Ivan his freedom?
a. He was performing a task for the Consulate when the accident occurred.
b. Being attached to the Consulate conferred absolute immunity upon him.
c. Diplomatic immunity covers all foreign nationals.
d. His father is the Russian ambassador to the United States.
A state of military control over civilian populations as declared by state of federal
governments is called
a. martial law
b. extradition
c. posse comitatus
d. jurisdiction
What is the name of an agreement between nations on a specific subject, such as piracy
at sea?
a. United Nations Convention
b. United Nations Contract
c. United Nations Coercion
d. United Nations Comitatus
What kind of intent is required for the crime of statutory rape?
a. no specific intent is required
b. specific intent is required
c. real intent is required
d. harmful intent is required
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.
The loss by Fred of his car is an example of
a. forfeiture
b. fine
c. free speech
d. unlawful search and seizure
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.
Scott’s attorney could seek to introduce evidence showing that because of mental or
emotional conditions, the Scott did not possess the required mens rea for conviction of
crime charged. This is referred to as
a. Diminished competence defense
b. Diminished incompetent defense
c. Diminished capacity defense
d. Diminished incapacity defense
In most states the defendant’s voluntary intoxication or drug use may serve as the basis
for a claim
a. of diminished capacity
b. of not guilty by reason of insanity
c. of guilty but insane
d. of guilty but mentally ill
Which of the following type of speech when directed to a police officer is protected by
the First Amendment?
a. threats
b. speech connected to disorderly conduct
c. fighting words
d. vulgar gestures
Final authority on the scope of Indian tribal jurisdiction is held by
a. each individual tribe
b. the American Congress of Indian Tribes
c. Congress
d. the President
What act requires banks, businesses, and financial institutions to report large cash
transactions?
a. National Money Laundering Act
b. Currency Transaction Reporting Act
c. Large Cash Transaction Act
d. Prevention of the Laundering Illegal Proceeds Act
The Unlawful Flight Statute permits federal agencies to assist in locating state fugitives
who may have fled from one state to another.
a. True
b. False
The year-and-a-day murder rule
a. requires the victim die within a year and a day
b. has been abolished or amended in many states
c. requires the victim die within a year and a day, and has been abolished or amended in
many states
d. does not require the victim die within a year and a day, and has not been abolished or
amended in many states
Two important rights to property are
a. ownership and title
b. ownership and possession
c. title and disposability
d. title and immutability
All of the following are constitutional limitations on criminal laws except?
a. ex post facto laws
b. bill of attainder
c. due process
d. overbreadth doctrine
How do most modern burglary statutes differ from common law definition of burglary?
Answer:N/A
For purposes of an aggravated assault or aggravated battery charge, explain what may
constitute a “deadly or dangerous weapon.”
Answer:N/A
A fraudulent scheme, no matter its purpose or method, that uses either private or public
delivery service is called
Explain the concept of Hawala? What are possible the advantages of such a system?
What are the possible disadvantages of such a system?
Answer:N/A
Acts that delay, impede, or frustrate the functioning or the dignity of a court or
legislative body may be held to be in of that body.
The assertion that it would have been physically impossible for the defendant to have
committed the crime is called an ____.
A successful entrapment defense must establish the government’s improper inducement
and the defendant’s lack of to commit the crime.
Tests to determine legal and moral liability are called .
Witness is a crime whether the witness plans to testify in a criminal trial or a civil trial.
Explain why the Double Jeopardy Clause prohibits successive prosecutions for the
same crime.
Answer:N/A
Imperfect self-defense can reduce a charge of murder to that of .
According to the doctrine, a person does not have a duty to retreat before using
defensive force in their own home.
A refers to the act of obtaining physical possession or control of another’s property.
The U.S. Supreme Court has stated that the essence of the crime of conspiracy is the to
commit a crime.
When criminal intent or another mental element is an essential element of a crime, the
state has the burden of proving the required element. Explain two ways that proof of
this element may be made. Provide examples.
Answer:N/A
Explain what is meant by “proportionality” with reference to criminal sentencing.
Answer:N/A
Congress has power to punish most large fraud schemes under the commerce clause.
An offense which requires no mens rea, such as speeding, is a strict offense.