Question 1

The introduction of expert testimony regarding attitudes and behaviors that are associated with being a rape victim is consistent with which type of defense?

Accepted Answer

The introduction of expert testimony regarding attitudes and behaviors that are associated with being a rape victim is consistent with the defense of rape trauma syndrome. This defense is used to explain the emotional and psychological impact that rape can have on a victim and how it may affect their behavior and reactions after the assault.

Question 2

Which of the following is a type of physical contact that can be charged with a battery?

Accepted Answer

Battery is a type of physical contact that is harmful or offensive to the person being touched. Giving a high five to a friend, tackling a football player during a game, and greeting a friend with a hug or kiss are generally not considered harmful or offensive, but an uninvited kiss or sexual fondling can be charged with battery.

Question 3

One day, Taylor walks up behind Mindy and hits her in the face, causing a black eye. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Taylor committed the act of battery by intentionally hitting Mindy, causing a physical injury. Assault would apply if Taylor had threatened or attempted to hit Mindy, but did not actually make physical contact. The severity of the injury does not affect the classification of the act as battery.

Question 4

The crime of aggravated battery does not include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The crime of aggravated battery does not require the victim to be placed in fear. It is only necessary that serious injury is inflicted, or the use of a dangerous or deadly weapon with the intent to kill, rape, or seriously harm is present.

Question 5

Which state considers a battery aggravated when the crime was committed with a deadly weapon and when it results in grievous bodily harm?

Accepted Answer

In California, battery is considered aggravated if it is committed with a deadly weapon or if it results in serious bodily harm, which includes grievous bodily harm.

Question 6

______ involves following or monitoring another person, conducting repeated, unwanted contact, transmitting a threat through electronic communication or a combination of electronic, verbal expressions, and acts.

Accepted Answer

The given definition describes cyberstalking, which refers to the use of technology to stalk or harass an individual. Stalking involves physical following or monitoring of a person, while assault and battery involve physical harm or the threat of harm.

Question 7

Larry lured Michael to an isolated area of town where he bound and blindfolded him. Larry then took Michael to a house and locked him in the basement. Which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

According to the Model Penal Code, kidnapping occurs when one unlawfully removes another from their place of residence or business, or a substantial distance from where they are found, or confines another for a substantial period in a place of isolation. Holding someone for ransom is not a necessary element of kidnapping under the Model Penal Code, so choice A is not true. Choices B, C, and D are true because Larry unlawfully removed Michael from his location, confined him in an isolated place, and demonstrated the mens rea for kidnapping (intent or knowledge of the wrongful conduct).

Question 8

At common law, rape was punishable by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

At common law, rape was punishable by death.

Question 9

______ typically requires serious bodily injury, the use of a dangerous or deadly weapon, or the intent to kill, rape, or seriously harm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ typically requires serious bodily injury, the...

Question 10

Which of the following factors may increase a criminal charge of stalking to aggravated stalking?

Accepted Answer

Aggravated stalking involves the same elements as stalking but is elevated to a more serious offense due to the presence of aggravating factors such as causing bodily harm.

Question 11

What does the notion of "the wife as chattel" mean?

Accepted Answer

The notion of "the wife as chattel" means that a wife is considered as the husband's possession, similar to other types of property that could be bought, sold, or traded. In this system, women had no legal rights or autonomy and were viewed as submissive to their husbands.

Question 12

All of the following may increase a criminal charge of stalking to aggravated stalking EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following may increase a...

Question 13

Acquaintance rape is also known as ______.

Accepted Answer

Acquaintance rape is commonly referred to as date rape because it occurs between two individuals who know each other, often in a social or dating situation.

Question 14

Fraud in the factum is also called ______.

Accepted Answer

Fraud in the factum is also known as fraud in the nature of the act. This refers to a situation where a person is misled or deceived as to the nature of the transaction they are entering into, such as signing a contract without knowing what it actually says or what they are agreeing to. It is different from fraud in the nature of identity, which involves someone pretending to be someone else in order to deceive someone into entering a transaction they otherwise wouldn't have. Earnest resistance and reasonable resistance are not relevant to fraud in the factum.

Question 15

A woman consented to intercourse with a doctor after being tricked into believing that the doctor had been injected with a serum that would cure her alleged disease. This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The woman consented to intercourse based on false information provided by the doctor about the efficacy of the serum he had been injected with. This is an example of fraud in inducement, where one party uses fraudulent means to induce the other party to enter into a contract or agreement.

Question 16

Instead of 'rape,' a number of states' criminal statutes now use the term ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instead of 'rape,' a number of states'...

Question 17

Which of the following are changes resulting from rape reform?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following are changes resulting...

Question 18

Which state has the highest rates of rape in the recent data?

Accepted Answer

According to the most recent data from the FBI, Alaska has the highest rate of reported rapes per capita in the United States.

Question 19

False imprisonment may overlap with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of False imprisonment may overlap with which of...

Question 20

Some of the kidnapping statutes include not only the factor associating with the movement of a victim, but also ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the kidnapping statutes include not...

Quiz 8: Other Crimes Against the Person