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WorksheetsCriminal Law Review
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
Three elements must be present for a crime to be committed. Which one is NOT an element of a crime?
duty
breach of duty
commission of the crime
criminal intent
In a criminal trial, ALL jurors must vote for conviction for a person to be convicted
true
false
A witness who refuses to testify without a legal basis for the refusal may be charged with
confidence of court
contempt of court
procedural defense
substantive defense
It is NOT a crime to buy property that you know is stolen
true
false
What is a crime for an adult is juvenile delinquency for a minor
true
false
The purpose of punishment is to remedy the wrong
true
false
What is the standard of proof in a criminal case?
proof by clear and convincing evidence
proof by a preponderance of evidence
proof beyond a reasonable doubt
none
Why would a defendant accept a plea bargain?
avoid conviction of a more serious crime
to confront accuser at trial
to save the court time and money
to win favor with the judge
Vicarious criminal liability means someone is held responsible for the criminal actions of someone else. This relates to
accomplices
burglary
children
corporations
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 caue
the right to refuse to testify against oneself
the right to a private cell when in jail
Which of the following would NOT create a procedural defense?
the denial of the right to cross-examine witnesses
the establishment of an alibi
failure to provide the defendant with a lawyer during a criminal trial
the use of force to coerce a confession
White collar crimes
do not cause injury to people
involve force of violence
cause physical damage to property
none on these answers
A defendant may escape criminal liability by establishing a(n)
immunity
punishment
deterent
defense
An accused person who does not know the difference between right and wrong may claim
self-defense
reasonable doubt
criminal insanity
an alibi
The use of force that appears to be necessary for the victim to prevent bodily harm, kidnapping, rape, or death
criminal insanity
self-defense
immunity
alibi
A misdemeanor is a serious crime that is usually punishable by a long prison sentence in a federal prison.
true
false
Age is not considered a factor when proving criminal intent.
true
false
A civil offense is committed against an individual
true
false
Lying under oath is called extortion
true
false
Larceny may be considered either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the value of the property stolen
true
false
Legally, a crime is considered an offense against
society
the victim
the court
none of these
In many situations, an officer of a corporation will be held criminally liable for the acts of an employee under the doctrine of
procedural defense
mens rea
conspiracy
vicarious criminal liability
Those charged with infractions (ex. jaywalking) are generally not entitled to a jury trial
true
false
Which of the following crimes involves the taking of the property of another by force or violence?
burglary
robbery
embezzlement
none of the above
Immunity is never granted to someone who has committed the crime.
true
false
Self-defense is a
procedural defense
substantive defense
Which of the following is not a good defense to criminal accusations?
immunity
insanity
indebtedness
all good defenses
An individual who helped in a car jacking in which someone was killed by another car jacker can be charged with murder
true
false
The authors of the Constitution believed it was better for our society to give individuals too much liberty than to allow the government too much power
true
false
