Question 1

____________ is not a major category of crime.

Accepted Answer

Public order offenses are considered minor crimes and are distinct from major categories such as felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses. Examples of public order offenses include loitering, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication.

Question 2

The intention to commit an act __________ is an example of specific intent.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

___________ holds a person criminally liable even when the consequence of his or her action is not what the actor actually intended?

Accepted Answer

Transferred intent holds a person criminally liable even when the consequence of his or her action is not what the actor actually intended. This occurs when the intended harm is directed at one person but instead harms another person or property.

Question 4

____________ is a criminal act.

Accepted Answer

Committing an omission that leads to the death of a child is known as neglect and is a crime. This act can lead to charges of manslaughter or criminal negligence.

Answer: B
 While writing stories in itself is not a crime, if the stories detail criminal acts and inspire others to commit them, then it may be considered incitement to commit a crime, which is a criminal offense.

Question 5

To determine whether an act caused a specific result

Accepted Answer

Cause-in-fact means that the harm would not have occurred without the accused person's act. This helps to establish a direct link between the accused person's actions and the result. Eyewitness testimony or a confession can provide additional evidence, but neither is necessary for determining causation. Similarly, the victim's actions may be a factor in determining if the accused person's act was the proximate cause, but this does not address causation itself.

Question 6

An example of a general intent crime is

Accepted Answer

Statutory rape is considered a general intent crime because it only requires the act of engaging in sexual activity with someone below the age of consent, regardless of the perpetrator's knowledge or intent regarding the victim's age.

Question 7

The _____________ usually consists of a voluntary action.

Accepted Answer

Actus reus refers to the physical act or conduct that constitutes a crime. It usually involves a voluntary action, such as theft or assault. Omission, on the other hand, refers to the failure to act when there is a legal duty to do so. Purpose and intent refer to the mental state or mens rea of a crime, which may or may not involve a voluntary action.

Question 8

A criminal's ____________ is different from a hope,desire,or wish.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A criminal's ____________ is different from a...

Question 9

Situations that can diminish a person's criminal responsibility include

Accepted Answer

All of the above situations, extreme youth, being forced at gunpoint, and mental infirmity, can lessen a person's criminal responsibility. Extreme youth can result in being tried as a juvenile offender rather than an adult. Being forced at gunpoint to commit a crime can be seen as coercion and may mitigate culpability. Mental infirmity, such as mental illness or mental retardation, can affect a person's ability to understand the wrongfulness of their actions and may be considered a mitigating factor in criminal responsibility.

Question 10

__________ is a formal definition of crime.

Accepted Answer

All the options provided are formal definitions of crime, encompassing acts that are disapproved by the community, involve a legal victim, or are considered deeply wrong by citizens and the community.

Question 11

The,which can be seen in several specific Amendments in the Bill of Rights.Three are listed below.__________ is NOT one of these special rights and protections that they U.S.Constitution requires for an accused criminal?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment's right to freedom of expression is not one of the special rights and protections that the U.S. Constitution requires for an accused criminal. While the defendant has the right to speak in court, it is not necessarily protected under the First Amendment. The other three options listed are specifically outlined in the Bill of Rights as necessary protections for defendants in criminal trials.

Question 12

Motive is important as a matter of proof because

Accepted Answer

Motive can provide insight into the criminal's intent or reasoning behind the crime, which can be useful in identifying and prosecuting the perpetrator. It can also be used in conjunction with other evidence to establish a case against the suspect. While it may be relevant to mens rea, it is not necessarily an element of proof required for criminal culpability. It is also distinct from intent, as motive refers to the reason behind the action, while intent refers to the purpose or goal of the action.

Question 13

Punishment for criminal and civil wrongdoing in Anglo-American law differs in

Accepted Answer

In Anglo-American law, criminal wrongdoing is typically associated with condemnation and stigma, which is not usually the case for civil wrongdoing. Civil cases often focus on compensation or restitution rather than punishment.

Question 14

Tort liability is different from criminal liability in that

Accepted Answer

Tort liability is a civil wrong committed against specific individuals, while criminal liability is a violation of a law against the community at large. The consequences of criminal liability, such as fines or imprisonment, are typically more severe than those of tort liability, which may result in compensation for damages.

Question 15

An example of a criminal omission is the failure to

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of a criminal omission is...

Question 16

Modern law defines a ____________ as a crime that is less serious than a felony and is usually punishable by fines,penalties,or incarceration of less than one year.

Accepted Answer

A misdemeanor is defined as a less serious crime than a felony and is punishable by fines, penalties, or incarceration of less than one year. A petty offense is generally considered even less serious than a misdemeanor and carries a smaller penalty. A felony, on the other hand, is a much more serious crime and is punishable by more than a year in prison. Wobbler is not a legal term used to categorize crimes, but instead refers to a charge that can be prosecuted either as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.

Question 17

A level of homicide provided for in some jurisdictions is

Accepted Answer

The answer of A level of homicide provided for in...

Question 18

__________ is NOT used to describe the guilty state of mind required for criminal liability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is NOT used to describe the...

Question 19

__________ would NOT be considered by a prosecutor in deciding whether to charge an offense as a felony or a misdemeanor

Accepted Answer

The neighborhood in which the perpetrator resides is not a relevant factor in determining whether to charge an offense as a felony or a misdemeanor. The decision is typically based on the seriousness of the offense, the criminal history of the defendant, and the specific statutory requirements of the jurisdiction in which the offense was committed.

Question 20

The purpose of making possessory offenses a crime is to

Accepted Answer

The purpose of making possessory offenses a crime is to deter further criminal activity by sending a message that the possession of illegal items will not be tolerated. This can also serve as a warning to potential criminals that the law will not hesitate to prosecute those who engage in illegal activities. While raising arrest rates and showing other criminals they cannot escape the law may be secondary benefits of possessing offensive offenses as a crime, the primary aim is to deter further criminal activity.

Quiz 3: Classification of Crimes and Basic Elements of Criminal Responsibility