Crime Defined

Criminal intent is also known as which of the following?

• Concurrence

• Causation

• Actus reus

• Mens rea

Which of the following is NOT a type of criminal intent as stated in the presentation?

• Reckless intent

• Instinctive intent

• Purposeful intent

• Negligence

“Mala in se” means which of the following?

• Bad in itself

• Bad in some cases

• Bad because destructive

• Bad because prohibited

An infraction may also be called which of the following?

• Minor transgression

• Petty offense

• Low-level misdemeanor

• . Basic malfeasance

Which type of crime is typically punishable by county jail time for one year or less?

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Infraction

• Citation

Which of the following describes the most serious type of crimes?

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Infraction

• Citation

Which type of crime may NOT afford the defendant the right to a court-appointed attorney?

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Infraction

• A defendant always has the right to a court-appointed attorney

Which of the following accurately defines culpability?

• Ability to deny knowledge of or guilt for wrongdoing

• Ability to provide compensation for criminal behavior

• Level of confidence in a criminal verdict

• Level of responsibility for a fault or wrongdoing

Which term is used to describe factors which favor the accused and make a lesser charge and/or sentence likely?

• Classifying factors

• Deliberation factors

• Mitigating factors

• Aggravating factors

Which of the following is NOT an aggravating factor as discussed in the presentation?

• Vulnerability of victim

• Likelihood of harm

• Lack of remorse

• Complexity of crime