Question 1

Setting fire to the dwelling of another is called ______.&#10;A) murder&#10;B) explosion&#10;C) arson&#10;D) aggravated arson

Accepted Answer

Setting fire to the dwelling of another is called arson.

Question 2

A purposeful or reckless damage to the tangible property of another, as well as negligent damage caused by dangerous instrumentalities, is considered ______.&#10;A) malicious mischief&#10;B) arson&#10;C) destruction&#10;D) causing a catastrophe

Accepted Answer

Malicious mischief is a term used in criminal law to describe intentional damage or destruction of property belonging to others. It can be both purposeful or reckless, making it the best choice among the options given. Arson is specifically the intentional burning of property, whereas destruction and causing a catastrophe are more broad and do not necessarily involve intentional or reckless behavior.

Question 3

Willful and malicious acts committed with the intent to damage or destroy the property of another is ______.&#10;A) vandalism&#10;B) graffiti&#10;C) arson&#10;D) burglary

Accepted Answer

Vandalism refers to willful and malicious acts committed with the intent to damage or destroy the property of another.

Question 4

Entry onto property (land or building), owned by another, without consent is called ______.&#10;A) breaking and entering&#10;B) robbery&#10;C) burglary&#10;D) trespass

Accepted Answer

Trespass is the act of entering onto someone else's property without their consent, which is different from breaking and entering (or burglary) because it does not involve a forced entry. Robbery involves taking something of value from someone through the use of force or fear.

Question 5

Breaking and entering (or remaining in, and sometimes no breaking), of a dwelling or building of another with the intent to commit a felony (or crime) inside is called ______.&#10;A) robbery&#10;B) burglary&#10;C) trespass&#10;D) vandalism

Accepted Answer

Burglary specifically refers to the act of breaking into a building with the intent to commit a crime, such as theft. Robbery involves taking something through force, and is typically committed in the presence of the victim. Trespass involves entering another person's property without permission, and is not always done with criminal intent. Vandalism involves intentionally damaging or destroying property, but does not necessarily involve breaking and entering.

Question 6

Cause or risk catastrophe crimes include all of the following except:___.&#10;A) fire&#10;B) flood&#10;C) release of poisonous gas&#10;D) release of dangerous animals

Accepted Answer

The risks mentioned in the options - fire, flood, release of poisonous gas - all have the potential to cause catastrophe crimes. However, the release of dangerous animals is not a crime, but rather a potential danger that may cause harm to individuals or property.

Question 7

Trespassing on property with purpose to subject anyone to eavesdropping or other surveillance in a private place is:&#10;A) criminal mischief&#10;B) malicious mischief&#10;C) unlawful eavesdropping&#10;D) burglary

Accepted Answer

Trespassing with the specific intent to eavesdrop or conduct surveillance in a private place is known as unlawful eavesdropping, which is a criminal offense. Criminal mischief and malicious mischief involve damaging or vandalizing property, while burglary involves unlawfully entering a structure with the intent to commit a crime.

Question 8

The enclosed space of ground and building immediately surrounding a dwelling house is called ______.&#10;A) dwelling&#10;B) personal property&#10;C) curtilage&#10;D) private property

Accepted Answer

The term "curtilage" refers to the area of land immediately surrounding a dwelling house and any buildings that are considered part of the property. This area is typically considered to be private property and is owned by the homeowner. It is often used to refer to the grounds that are enclosed by a fence or other barrier and are considered to be part of the property.

Question 9

The form of arson with the highest level of mens rea, and the greatest likelihood that someone will be harmed (occupied dwelling house) is ______.&#10;A) criminal mischief&#10;B) first-degree arson&#10;C) second-degree arson&#10;D) malicious burning

Accepted Answer

First-degree arson typically involves the intentional and premeditated setting of fire to an occupied dwelling house, with the highest level of mens rea (i.e., intent to cause harm or damage). This form of arson carries the greatest potential for harm to individuals and property. The other options - criminal mischief, second-degree arson, and malicious burning - either involve a lower level of intentionality or less potential harm to people or property.

Question 10

According to the Model Penal Code, burglary is a felony of what degree if it is perpetrated in the dwelling of another at night:&#10;A) first degree&#10;B) second degree&#10;C) third degree&#10;D) fourth degree

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Model Penal Code, burglary...

Question 11

The states which grade arson by severity establish degrees of severity using the following factors EXCEPT:&#10;A) the value of the property&#10;B) the use of property, such as a dwelling house&#10;C) whether the place is inhabited&#10;D) the victim's input

Accepted Answer

The answer of The states which grade arson by severity...

Question 12

Under the Model Penal Code, trespass is aggravated if it is committed:&#10;A) with a co-conspirator&#10;B) at night&#10;C) by an ex-spouse&#10;D) when children are on the property

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the Model Penal Code, trespass is...

Question 13

The act in which a person commits an offense if, knowing that he is not licensed or privileged to do so, he enters or surreptitiously remains in any building or occupied structure is:&#10;A) criminal trespass&#10;B) burglary&#10;C) no-camping ordinances&#10;D) vandalism

Accepted Answer

The answer of The act in which a person commits...

Question 14

Under the common law, which type of building was protected under burglary statutes?&#10;A) vehicles&#10;B) public libraries&#10;C) businesses&#10;D) homes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the common law, which type of...

Question 15

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court decide that shopping center owners are not constitutionally compelled to allow the use of property for demonstrations by members of the public?&#10;A) Lawrence et al. v. Texas&#10;B) Hudgens v. National Labor Relations Board&#10;C) People v. Peddinger&#10;D) People v. Davis

Accepted Answer

The answer of In which case did the U.S. Supreme...

Question 16

Arson at common law was considered to be a heinous felony punishable by death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Arson at common law was considered to...

Question 17

At common law, trespass referred to the remedy, not the offense.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At common law, trespass referred to the...

Question 18

In the case of Hudgens v. National Labor Relations Board, the Supreme Court decided that shopping center owners are not constitutionally compelled to allow the use of property for demonstrations by members of the public.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the case of Hudgens v. National...

Question 19

There was a separate crime of breaking and entering under common law.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There was a separate crime of breaking...

Question 20

According to the Model Penal Code, if a burglary is not perpetrated at night, it is a felony of the third degree.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Model Penal Code, if...

Deck 7: Offenses Against Property Destruction and Intrusion Offenses