Question 1

The intentional killing of another person without malice, but in the heat of passion, is:&#10;A)involuntary manslaughter.&#10;B)voluntary manslaughter.&#10;C)second-degree murder.&#10;D)first-degree murder.

Accepted Answer

This describes the definition of voluntary manslaughter, which is the intentional killing of another person in the heat of passion, without malice or premeditation. This is known as voluntary manslaughter, as the act was intentional but not premeditated and was committed in the heat of passion. Involuntary manslaughter is when a death occurs due to recklessness or negligence, while second-degree murder is intentional with malice, but without premeditation. First-degree murder is premeditated and intentional with malice.

Question 2

Misdemeanor manslaughter is usually a form of:&#10;A)involuntary manslaughter.&#10;B)excusable homicide.&#10;C)voluntary manslaughter.&#10;D)temporary insanity.

Accepted Answer

Misdemeanor manslaughter is a type of involuntary manslaughter. It occurs when someone unintentionally causes the death of another person while committing a misdemeanor crime. Misdemeanor manslaughter is a type of involuntary manslaughter where the death of a person occurs during the commission of a misdemeanor offense, such as reckless driving or minor assault.

Question 3

The negligence required for involuntary manslaughter ordinarily is:&#10;A)gross negligence.&#10;B)exceedingly gross negligence.&#10;C)ordinary negligence.&#10;D)wanton disregard.

Accepted Answer

The negligence required for involuntary manslaughter is gross negligence. This means a high degree of carelessness or recklessness that results in the death of another person. The conduct must rise to a level that is more than ordinary negligence, but not quite as extreme as wanton disregard. Involuntary manslaughter typically requires gross negligence, which is a higher degree of negligence than ordinary negligence. Gross negligence refers to a reckless or wanton disregard for human life or safety.

Question 4

&#34;As a result of careful thought and planning,&#34; refers to the issue of:&#10;A)premeditation.&#10;B)wanton disregard.&#10;C)depraved heart.&#10;D)felony murder.

Accepted Answer

"As a result of careful thought and planning" indicates premeditation, which means the perpetrator had thought about and planned the crime before committing it. Wanton disregard, depraved heart, and felony murder do not necessarily involve such deliberate planning. "As a result of careful thought and planning" implies premeditation, meaning that the action was planned in advance with deliberate intent. Wanton disregard, depraved heart, and felony murder do not necessarily involve prior planning or intent.

Question 5

The presence of malice aforethought differentiates:&#10;A)voluntary manslaughter from involuntary manslaughter.&#10;B)murder from manslaughter.&#10;C)first-degree murder from second-degree murder.&#10;D)felony murder from first-degree murder.

Accepted Answer

Malice aforethought is the intentional killing of another person or acting with extreme recklessness or indifference to human life. It is the distinguishing factor between murder and manslaughter. Involuntary manslaughter involves causing death unintentionally, while voluntary manslaughter involves killing in the heat of passion or with diminished mental capacity. Felony murder is a type of murder that occurs during the commission of a felony, and does not require malice aforethought. First and second-degree murder differ in terms of premeditation and intent, but both require malice aforethought. Therefore, the presence of malice aforethought differentiates murder from manslaughter. The presence of malice aforethought differentiates murder from manslaughter. Malice aforethought is the intention to cause death or serious bodily harm to another person, or acting in a way that shows a reckless disregard for human life. If the killing is done with malice aforethought, it is considered murder, whereas if there is no intention to kill or act with reckless disregard, it is considered manslaughter.

Question 6

&#34;Malice aforethought&#34; is a required element of:&#10;A)assault and battery.&#10;B)manslaughter.&#10;C)criminal homicide.&#10;D)murder.

Accepted Answer

"Malice aforethought" is a required element of murder. This means that the defendant intended to cause the victim's death or acted with extreme recklessness that showed a depraved indifference to human life. Malice aforethought distinguishes murder from manslaughter, which involves a lesser degree of culpability. Assault and battery do not necessarily involve the intent to kill or cause serious harm, and manslaughter does not always require malice aforethought. Malice aforethought is a required element of murder. It refers to the intent to kill or cause serious harm to the victim, which can be expressed or implied.

Question 7

Criminal homicides are graded primarily on the basis of:&#10;A)use of deadly weapons.&#10;B)mens rea.&#10;C)surrounding circumstances.&#10;D)motivation.

Accepted Answer

Mens rea, or the defendant's mental state at the time of the offense, is the primary factor in determining the degree of criminal homicide. This includes intent, recklessness, and negligence. The use of weapons, surrounding circumstances, and motivation may also play a role in the grading of the offense, but they are not the primary factor. The grading of criminal homicides is primarily based on mens rea or the mental state of the defendant at the time of the crime. This includes intentional killings, as well as those resulting from recklessness or negligence. The use of deadly weapons, surrounding circumstances, and motivation can all be taken into account in determining the degree of the offense, but mens rea is the most important factor.

Question 8

Battery is defined as:&#10;A)an unlawful touching.&#10;B)a serious injury.&#10;C)the threat to injure.&#10;D)causing fear on the part of the victim.

Accepted Answer

Battery is legally defined as an unlawful or unwanted touching of another person. This can include any form of physical contact that is not consented to by the victim. Choices B, C, and D describe aspects related to assault or other crimes, but not battery directly.

Question 9

Felony murder:&#10;A)requires a premeditated killing.&#10;B)is less serious than first-degree murder.&#10;C)is a form of negligent homicide.&#10;D)may be first-degree murder.

Accepted Answer

Felony murder is a type of murder in which a death occurs during the commission of a felony, such as robbery or kidnapping. It does not require premeditation and can be considered first-degree murder if the other elements of premeditation and intent are present. Therefore, option D is the correct choice. Felony murder occurs during the commission of a certain dangerous felony, such as robbery or kidnapping, and does not require premeditation. It can be charged as first-degree murder.

Question 10

The reason why a person commits a crime is:&#10;A)the intent.&#10;B)the purpose.&#10;C)the objective.&#10;D)the motive.

Accepted Answer

Motive refers to the underlying reason or driving force behind the commission of a crime. It may be a desire for financial gain, revenge, jealousy, anger, or some other personal or societal reason. While intent, purpose, and objective are important factors in determining criminal liability, it is the motive that provides an insight into why a person committed a particular crime. The motive is the underlying reason or driving force behind a person's decision to commit a crime. Intent, purpose, and objective are related concepts but not as directly relevant to the reason for a crime as motive.

Question 11

Which is usually considered adequate to provoke the heat of passion?&#10;A)solicitation to commit a crime.&#10;B)insulting words.&#10;C)adultery.&#10;D)theft.

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Question 12

Voluntary manslaughter is a killing that would be considered murder except:&#10;A)it was committed by accident.&#10;B)the act was committed in the heat of passion.&#10;C)it was the result of criminal negligence.&#10;D)it was committed pursuant to an irresistible impulse.

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The answer of Voluntary manslaughter is a killing that would...

Question 13

Common law defined rape as requiring &#34;carnal knowledge,&#34; meaning:&#10;A)sodomy.&#10;B)offensive touching.&#10;C)sexual battering.&#10;D)sexual intercourse.

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The answer of Common law defined rape as requiring &#34;carnal...

Question 14

Common law divided homicide into:&#10;A)murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.&#10;B)first-degree and second-degree murder.&#10;C)murder and manslaughter.&#10;D)premeditated and heat-of-passion murder.

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The answer of Common law divided homicide into:&#10;A)murder, manslaughter, and...

Question 15

In most jurisdictions, criminal homicide committed with a wanton or depraved heart is:&#10;A)negligent homicide.&#10;B)involuntary manslaughter.&#10;C)first-degree murder.&#10;D)second-degree murder.

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The answer of In most jurisdictions, criminal homicide committed with...

Question 16

The unlawful killing of another person during the course of an unlawful act (other than a felony) or through negligence during the course of a lawful act is:&#10;A)justifiable homicide.&#10;B)voluntary manslaughter.&#10;C)involuntary manslaughter.&#10;D)excusable homicide.

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The answer of The unlawful killing of another person during...

Question 17

The mens rea for battery requires:&#10;A)the specific intent to injure.&#10;B)the specific intent to seriously harm another.&#10;C)the intent to frighten.&#10;D)at least recklessness.

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The answer of The mens rea for battery requires:&#10;A)the specific...

Question 18

In rape law, the victim's consent or lack thereof is determined by:&#10;A)the subjective belief of the attacker.&#10;B)the actions of a reasonable person.&#10;C)the victim's prior sexual experience.&#10;D)the totality of the circumstances.

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The answer of In rape law, the victim's consent or...

Question 19

In order to prove that a criminal homicide has been committed, the prosecutor must:&#10;A)prove that an unlawful act caused the death.&#10;B)produce the body of the dead person.&#10;C)prove that a death occurred.&#10;D)prove that death was not due to natural causes.

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The answer of In order to prove that a criminal...

Question 20

The &#34;marital rape exception&#34; refers to the rule that:&#10;A)only men, not women, can rape.&#10;B)incest, not rape, applies to sexual relations within a family.&#10;C)men can rape only women who are not their wives.&#10;D)women cannot refuse any form of sex with their husband.

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The answer of The &#34;marital rape exception&#34; refers to the...

Question 21

An attempted battery in which no touching occurred is usually classified as:&#10;A)stalking.&#10;B)assault.&#10;C)communicating a threat.&#10;D)mayhem.

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The answer of An attempted battery in which no touching...

Question 22

Extortion differs from robbery in what way?&#10;A)In extortion, the offender obtains title; in robbery, possession is passed.&#10;B)Only robbery requires that the victim be physically injured.&#10;C)Robbery requires threat of immediate harm; extortion may involve future harm.&#10;D)Extortion is not a felony.

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The answer of Extortion differs from robbery in what way?&#10;A)In...

Question 23

Robbery requires all of the elements of a larceny, plus:&#10;A)taking by force or threat of force.&#10;B)physical injury to the victim.&#10;C)extortion.&#10;D)use of a weapon.

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The answer of Robbery requires all of the elements of...

Question 24

Like false imprisonment, kidnapping is:&#10;A)a crime against children.&#10;B)a crime against personal liberty.&#10;C)a crime against nature.&#10;D)a crime against public morals.

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The answer of Like false imprisonment, kidnapping is:&#10;A)a crime against...

Question 25

Unlawfully confining or restraining liberty is:&#10;A)kidnapping.&#10;B)extortion.&#10;C)false imprisonment.&#10;D)abduction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unlawfully confining or restraining liberty is:&#10;A)kidnapping.&#10;B)extortion.&#10;C)false imprisonment.&#10;D)abduction....

Question 26

Robbery requires taking property:&#10;A)through fraud.&#10;B)from another person.&#10;C)by wrongful conversion.&#10;D)with intent to temporarily deprive.

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The answer of Robbery requires taking property:&#10;A)through fraud.&#10;B)from another person.&#10;C)by...

Question 27

Which of the following is not a required element of offer-battery assault?&#10;A)The victim's awareness of the threat&#10;B)A reasonable apprehension of immediate battery&#10;C)Some act that causes apprehension&#10;D)An intent to harm the victim

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The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 28

The asportation element in kidnapping refers to:&#10;A)confining the victim in a secret place.&#10;B)confining the victim by force.&#10;C)moving the victim from one place to another.&#10;D)frightening the victim.

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The answer of The asportation element in kidnapping refers to:&#10;A)confining...

Question 29

The definition of assault includes:&#10;A)attempted-battery assault only.&#10;B)offer-battery assault only.&#10;C)both attempted-battery assault and offer-battery assault.&#10;D)threatening words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The definition of assault includes:&#10;A)attempted-battery assault only.&#10;B)offer-battery...

Question 30

Under the attempted-battery form of assault, the intent required is:&#10;A)recklessness.&#10;B)negligence.&#10;C)the intent to cause serious bodily harm.&#10;D)the intent to commit a battery.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the attempted-battery form of assault, the...

Deck 5: Crimes Against a Person