Elements of Crime and Categories of Punishment Review

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Peter commits credit card abuse and will receive 180 days to 2 years in jail and/or a fine up to $10,000. Peter's offense is a

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State Jail Felony

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Robert commits aggravated assault and will receive 2 to 20 years in prison and/or a fine up to $10,000. Robert's offense is a

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2nd Degree Felony

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Sam commits capital murder. His punishment can be: A. Death, B. Life in prison, C. 5 to 99 years, D. A or B

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A or B

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Ignorance of a law is an excuse for breaking that law because it is impossible to know all the laws in every state.

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False

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Criminal law comes from laws passed by legislatures and ____________.

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Common law and Courts

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Jack is pulled over for speeding and receives a ticket. He will receive up to a $500 fine. Jack's offense is a

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Class C Misdemeanor

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Suzy is pulled over and arrested for driving while intoxicated. She will receive up to 180 days in jail and/or up to a $2,000 fine. Suzy's offense is a

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Class B Misdemeanor

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The age when you are no longer considered a juvenile is

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17

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The elements of a crime include all of the following except what: Forbidden conduct, Culpable Mental State, Confession, A result, Negation of an exception?

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Confession

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The culpable mental state that most closely means that the person 100% meant to commit the crime is

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intentionally