Criminal Law Quiz

What is the definition of a crime?

• A legal action taken by an accused

• A punishable offense against society

• A defense strategy in court

• A type of misdemeanor

What does vicarious criminal liability mean?

• Direct involvement in a crime

• Substitution of criminal intent

• A type of felony

• A defense against charges

Which of the following is an example of a felony?

• Disorderly conduct

• Speeding

• Burglary

• Littering

What is a misdemeanor?

• A serious crime punishable by death

• A less serious crime punishable by a short jail term or fine

• A crime involving physical injury

• A crime involving theft of large sums

What characterizes white collar crimes?

• Involvement of physical violence

• Involvement of large sums of money

• No involvement of physical injury to people or physical damage to property

• Punishment by death

What must the state prove in a defense case?

• The defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

• The defendant has a strong alibi

• The defendant is innocent

• The defendant has a motive

What are procedural defenses based on?

• The facts of the crime

• Problems with evidence or arrest procedures

• The severity of the crime

• The defendant's character

What is the purpose of substantive defense?

• To prove the defendant's innocence

• To disprove, justify, or excuse the alleged crime

• To establish the severity of the crime

• To negotiate a plea deal

What is self-defense?

• A legal position taken by an accused

• The use of force to prevent harm to oneself or others

• A type of felony

• A defense strategy in court

What does immunity provide?

• Freedom from prosecution

• A reduced sentence

• A plea bargain

• A defense against charges