Criminal Law - Chapter 2 BUSLAW

A person claiming self-defense must retreat before resorting to force.

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• False

Embezzlement is what criminals do when they need to hide large amounts of money illegally.

• True

• False

Motive plays no part in proving criminal liability.

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• False

It is first-degree murder if someone is killed while the accused is committing another serious crime.

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• False

The American legal system is a dual system made up of the federal court system and the state court system.

• True

• False

Aiding and comforting enemies of the US is called treason. This is illegal.

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• False

A crime is an offense against the public good.

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• False

The purpose of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is to provide free attorney services to US citizens arrested overseas.

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• False

The person accused of a crime is called the plaintiff.

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• False

Robbery is the wrongful and violent taking of personal property.

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• False