WorksheetsCriminal Justice Unit 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A person who helps the perpetrator in any way to commit a crime is known as an?
Perpetrator
Abettor
Offender
Conspirator
Which of the following best describes general intent?
Outcome that was desired came to fruition
Outcome that was desired came to be
Outcome that was desired was not the outcome in reality
None of the answers provided
If someone takes another persons jacket because it looks just like there own and had no criminal intent, what is the best defense for this situation?
Mistake of Law
Duress
Justification
Mistake of Fact
Two criminals enter someones store to rob them, they force the owner to give them all the cash and be their getaway driver by holding them at gunpoint the entire time. What is the best defense the owner could use for their innocence?
Duress
Consent of the Victim
Justification
Entrapment
In order for a homicide to be considered 1st degree murder which of the following items is needed to be present?
premeditation
deliberation
malice aforethought
All answers provided
In order to be considered 2nd Degree murder which of the following is needed for the crime to qualify under this charge?
Deliberation
Premeditation
malice aforethought
All answers provided
If someone caused a destructive car accident with no criminal intent but people were killed in the accident, what would the driver be charged with?
1st Degree Murder
2nd Degree Murder
Voluntary Manslaughter
Involuntary Manslaughter
Which of the following charges would include burning down a building that is occupied by people?
1st Degree Arson
2nd Degree Arson
3rd Degree Arson
All answers provided
3rd Degree arson is a charge that includes which of the details?
Building is occupied
Building is not occupied
Building and premises are owned by the arsonist
Building is owned by a coworker of the arsonist
True or False, more burglaries occur during the day than the night?
True
False
True or False, white collar crime and organized crime are the exact same thing?
True
False
True or false, The current U.S. justice system uses the inquisitorial justice system?
True
False
In short, what does the Adversarial justice system stand for?
Guilty until proven innocent
Judicial Ordeals
Due Process
Innocent until proven guilty
Which of the following involves Procedural Due Process?
Using and interpreting the laws in a fair and equal manner
Making sure the steps to the law and trial process are fair to everyone
Making sure as many criminals are put behind bars even if skipping a few minor steps
Making sure the steps to the law process are done as quickly as possible
Which of the following best represents a violation of substantive due process?
Miranda rights are not read to the accused
The booking process is rushed and steps are skipped
Judge ignores an individuals rights given by the 6th Amendment
Judge makes sure witnesses can be questioned by both sides
