The National Institute of Justice defines rape as which of the following types of
penetration achieved through the use of force or threat of force except
a. vaginal
b. oral
c. anal
d. cleavage
A defense in which the defendant claims the other party was the aggressor and the
defendant acted in self-defense is known as the
a. aggressor defense
b. mutual combat defense
c. reasonable discipline of a child by a parent
d. necessary conduct defense
The Latin term mens rea refers to
a. strict liability
b. guilty act
c. guilty mind
d. elements of a crime
Many states have adopted a definition of the crime of terrorism closely modeled after
the
a. international definition
b. Supreme Court definition
c. federal definition
d. Hague definition
For a gift to a public official to be illegal, the gift must be
a. given specifically for favorable treatment in the future
b. given or received specifically for favorable treatment in the future, the exact nature
of the return must be expressed.
c. received specifically for favorable treatment in the future
d. given with no strings attached
Which of the following are ways of laundering money?
a. gold purchases
b. purchases of cashier’s checks
c. wire transfers
d. All of these choices
Thinking of committing a crime without performing a criminal act is
a. never a crime
b. a crime in many states
c. a strict liability crime
d. difficult to prove beyond a reasonable doubt
The two prongs of the M”Naghten rule include cognitive and moral incapacity.
a. True
b. False
What law permits federal agencies to assist in locating state fugitives who may have
fled from one state to another?
a. Unlawful Flight Statute
b. Federal Kidnapping
c. Interstate Transportation of Stolen Motor Vehicles
d. Uttering of U.S. Treasury Checks
The trespass to land statutes make the unlawful entry on land illegal if
a. the land has been posted
b. the person notified to stay off
c. signs indicate no trespassing is allowed
d. All of these choices
Contempt requires a showing of what kind of disregard of the authority of a court or
legislative body?
a. willful
b. negligent
c. reckless
d. accidental
Summary contempt is proper for all kinds of contempt.
a. True
b. False
The most frequently charged anticipatory offense is that of
a. attempt
b. solicitation
c. conspiracy
d. obstruction of justice
Johnny has been drinking heavily for several hours, celebrating his 21st birthday, and
then robs a liquor store. During the robbery, Johnny accidentally shoots and kills the
store owner. At his trial, Johnny claims that he was compelled
to commit the robbery by Bill and John, who threatened to assault Johnny’s sister if
Johnny didn’t bring them illegal booze.
Based on the information in the preface, Johnny’s defense would be a
a. coercion defense
b. entrapment defense
c. necessity defense
d. duress defense
Subjecting the accused to a tortuous ordeal is referred to as
a. trial by ordeal
b. trial by jury
c. trial by combat
d. trial by judgement
Mandatory reporting laws have been enacted by all states to require doctors, nurses,
teachers, day care workers, and other people coming in contact with children to report
suspected child abuse.
a. True
b. False
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 present the ‘substantial capacity,” which (1) distinguishes between
right and wrong or (2) conform his conduct to the requirements of law. This is referred
to as
a. Model Code test
b. Penal Model test code
c. Model Penal Code ‘substantial capacity” test
d. Substantial code test
All states have a uniform charge of possession of a small amount of marijuana.
a. True
b. False
The term meaning giving something of value for something else is
a. quid pro quo
b. pro bono
c. pro rata
d. quid pro bono
The relinquishment or surrender of property or the rights to property is called
a. relinquishment
b. abandonment
c. extortion
d. delinquency
Key points in determining the lawfulness of force used in self-defense include all of the
following except:
a. unlawfulness
b. necessity
c. reasonableness
d. whether the assailant is armed or not
Sarah gives her boyfriend a ride to work, but on the way home is pulled over for
speeding. During the issuance of the ticket, the officer notices a clear plastic bag
halfway under the back passenger seat. He asks what it is and when Sarah hands it over,
the officer arrests her for possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.
The amount of illegal drug far exceeds the minimal standard necessary to prove
possession. That minimal amount
is called a. trace b. usable
c. sustainable
d. large
An assault or battery can occur in a contact sport
a. if it is not consented to in writing
b. only if it constitutes a felony
c. if it is beyond the rules of the game
d. if the players differ in size
Statements or actions that unequivocally convey the message that violent actions will
be taken is the definition of
a. hate speech
b. threats of violence
c. terrorist threats
d. true threat
Felony murder is the appropriate charge when the defendant was provoked into losing
normal self-control resulting in a killing.
a. True
b. False
Attempts to thwart illegal immigration include which of the following except
a. walls
b. cameras
c. electronic monitoring devices
d. deployment of federal troops
When force is not used in the taking of property, but it is used to keep the property and
to escape from the scene of the theft
a. all states follow the rule that because force wasn”t used to take the property, a
robbery was not committed
b. all states follow the rule that because force was used to keep the property after it was
stolen, a robbery was committed
c. some state courts have ruled a robbery occurred, while others have ruled it did not
occur
d. the crime of extortion was committed
The federal RICO statute permits federal prosecutions based on criminal acts that
would normally fall under state criminal jurisdiction.
a. True
b. False
Lance acts as a carrier for those who wish to send money in support of known terrorist
organizations. He is a bright-eyed young man who never arouses the suspicion of
Customs agents. One time, Lance became ill midway through his route and sent
deposited the money into an account, where it was then moved to a second account, this
one held by the terrorist group.
By moving money from one place to another illegally, Lance has engaged in
a. terrorism
b. money laundering
c. the crime of terrorizing
d. war crimes
Strict liability statutes
a. generally provide for harsh penalties
b. do not require the prosecutor to prove criminal intent
c. require a particular state of mind at the time of the act
d. are considered true crimes
Bill is a student at the local high school. He was caught chewing tobacco in the boy’s
laboratory and sent to the principal’s office. As punishment, the principal made him
swallow the wad of tobacco, which immediately made Bill throw up. Bill went home
and told his parents of the incident, and the next day they contacted a lawyer.
Bill’s lawyer then reads up on the case of IngrahamvWrightand realizes that a claim
based on would not succeed.
a. Bill’s Eighth Amendment rights
b. a procedural due process claim
c. a substantive due process claim
d. None of these choices
Hostage taking is false imprisonment coupled with movement of the victim.
a. True
b. False
What is the name of the crime of knowingly and materially testifying falsely while
under oath?
a. perjury
b. subornation of perjury
c. misprision of felony
d. misprision of perjury
Offering a gift or payment to another with the specific intent to obtain some unlawful
particular quid pro quo for the gift or payment is known as
a. bribery
b. bank fraud
c. health care fraud
d. intellectual property fraud
If a shoplifter is detained without probable cause, this would constitute
a. false prosecution
b. malicious arrest
c. false arrest or imprisonment
d. malicious detention