Criminal Law (Part 2)

An arraignment happens shortly after a person is arrested when he or she is brought into court and the formal charges are read.

• True

• False

What is the standard of proof in a criminal case?

• Proof by clear and convincing evidence.

• Proof by a preponderance of the evidence.

• Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

• None of these are the correct answer.

Under common law, how were those below the age of seven treated with regard to criminal intent?

• Their criminal intent had to be proven in court.

• They were presumed incapable of forming criminal intent.

• They were treated the same as any other alleged criminal.

• 1. None of these are the correct answers.

Why would a defendant accept a plea bargain? (Please select the two correct answers.)

• To avoid the risk of being convicted of a more serious offense.

• To confront their accuser at the trial.

• To save themselves time and possibly money (court costs).

• To win favor with the judge overseeing their case.

A crime is a punishable offense committed against...

• the courts.

• society.

• a victim.

• the courts, society, and a victim.

Which of the following parties would not be held to have criminal intent?

• The voluntarily intoxicated would be that party.

• The mentally insane would be that party.

• The extremely careless would be that party.

• All of the parties in previous answer held to have criminal intent.

Which of the following is not a constitutional right of an accused?

• The right to be represented by a lawyer.

• The right to be subject to arrest only when there is probable cause.

• The right to refuse to testify against oneself (5th Amendment).

• The right to a private cell when in jail.

What can the government do to compel a witness to testify after he/ she has asserted the right against self-incrimination?

• Arrest the witness.

• Ask the judge to hold the witness in contempt.

• The government can grant immunity.

• They will do a plea bargain only.

Which of the following is not a potential defense to criminal charges?

• ignorance of the law

• self-defense

• criminal insanity

• All of the above are potential defenses to criminal charges.

Which of the following would not be a white-collar crime?

• stock fraud

• price fixing

• robbery

• 1. income tax evasion