Comprehensive Assessment Of Criminal Law And Procedure Practice Tests

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT included in the 'MRS. BARK' mnemonic for inherently dangerous felonies that support a felony murder charge?

Accepted Answer

Battery

Answer

Mayhem

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Arson

Answer

Kidnapping

Question 2

Under the 'Redline view' of felony murder, what is the outcome if a co-felon is killed by a police officer during the commission of a robbery?

Accepted Answer

The defendant is not liable for the death of the co-felon.

Answer

The defendant is liable for first-degree murder.

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The defendant is liable for involuntary manslaughter.

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The defendant is liable for the death only if the officer acted negligently.

Question 3

Voluntary manslaughter requires that there be no 'cooling-off' period between the provocation and the killing.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 4

Which crime involves the fraudulent conversion of property by a person who is already in lawful possession of that property?

Accepted Answer

Embezzlement

Answer

Larceny

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False Pretenses

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Robbery

Question 5

What is the primary distinction between 'larceny by trick' and 'false pretenses'?

Accepted Answer

Whether title to the property passes to the defendant.

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The amount of force used.

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Whether the property is a dwelling.

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The time of day the crime occurred.

Question 6

Which of the following states of mind can establish 'malice aforethought' for murder?

Answer

Intent to kill

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Intent to commit grievous bodily injury

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Reckless indifference to human life

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Intent to commit a dangerous felony

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Negligence

Question 7

What is the specific legal term for the defense where a defendant kills someone because of an unreasonable belief in the need for self-defense?

Accepted Answer

Imperfect self-defense

Question 8

At common law, what was required for a burglary to occur regarding the timing of the entry?

Accepted Answer

The entry had to occur at night.

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The entry had to occur during the day.

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The entry could occur at any time.

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The entry had to occur during a holiday.

Question 9

Involuntary manslaughter can arise from the commission of a non-felony murder misdemeanor.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 10

What is the term for the crime defined as larceny plus the use of force or fear?

Accepted Answer

Robbery

Question 11

Under common law, which inchoate offense requires an agreement between two or more persons to commit an unlawful act?

Accepted Answer

Conspiracy

Answer

Solicitation

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Attempt

Answer

Accessory after the fact

Question 12

In legal doctrine, the crime of conspiracy merges into the actual completed crime.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 13

What is the primary requirement for an act to constitute an 'attempt' to commit a crime?

Accepted Answer

A substantial step beyond preparation

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Mere planning of the crime

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A verbal request to another person

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The successful completion of the crime

Question 14

Which of the following actions characterize the role of an accomplice in a crime?

Answer

Aiding

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Abetting

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Encouraging

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Reporting the crime after the fact

Question 15

What is the legal classification for an individual who provides assistance to a criminal offender only after the crime has been fully completed?

Accepted Answer

Accessory after the fact

Question 16

Under the Fourth Amendment, which of the following is NOT one of the 'SPACES' exceptions to the warrant requirement?

Accepted Answer

D. Statutory immunity

Answer

A. Automobile

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B. Consent

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C. Exigent circumstances

Question 17

For Miranda warnings to be required, a suspect must be in custody, meaning they are not free to leave, and be subject to interrogation.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 18

According to the Sixth Amendment's Confrontation Clause, what is prohibited regarding testimonial statements?

Accepted Answer

B. The use of testimonial statements by unavailable declarants without prior opportunity for cross-examination

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A. The use of any hearsay evidence during a trial

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C. The right of the defendant to testify on their own behalf

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D. The use of physical evidence that has not been authenticated

Question 19

What is the minimum duration of a break in custody that is considered sufficient to re-Mirandize a suspect after they have previously invoked their rights?

Accepted Answer

14 days

Question 20

Which of the following are included as specific rights under the Sixth Amendment?

Answer

A. Right to effective counsel

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B. Right to confront adverse witnesses

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C. Right to a jury trial

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D. Right to be free from unreasonable searches

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