Question 1

Compare substantive due process with procedural due process.

Accepted Answer

Procedural due process is a provision in

Question 2

Explain the difference between crimes that are mala in se and crimes that are mala prohibita.

Accepted Answer

Mala in se is considered wrong even if t

Question 3

A federal judge overturns a Nebraska state law making it a crime for sex offenders to use social media. This is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  constitutional law. 
B)  statutory law. 
C)  administrative law. 
D)  case law. 
A)  constitutional law. 
B)  statutory law. 
C)  administrative law. 
D)  case law.

Question 4

_____________occurs when the intent to kill may be present but malice is lacking.

Accepted Answer

Voluntary

Question 5

All law can be divided into two categories: civil law and___________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of All law can be divided into two...

Question 6

In a criminal case, the burden of proof is:

Accepted Answer

A)  beyond a reasonable doubt 
B)  preponderance of the evidence 
C)  beyond a shadow of doubt 
D)  by clear and convincing evidence 
A)  beyond a reasonable doubt 
B)  preponderance of the evidence 
C)  beyond a shadow of doubt 
D)  by clear and convincing evidence

Question 7

Case law relies on how courts interpret a statute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss the differences between civil law and criminal law.

Accepted Answer

All law can be divided into two categori

Question 9

After speaking with Peter for some time, Mr. Thomas believes that something is wrong with Peter. Mr. Thomas believes that Peter is either slightly mentally retarded or possibly mentally ill. He thinks that if Peter is charged with a crime the court will need to conduct a hearing to determine whether Peter is mentally well enough to understand the charges filed against him. What type of hearing is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  arraignment 
B)  competency 
C)  preliminary 
D)  sentencing 
A)  arraignment 
B)  competency 
C)  preliminary 
D)  sentencing

Question 10

Traffic laws reflect the teaching function of the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The accused party in both criminal and civil cases is known as the defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A homicide that results from the offender's carelessness, but occurs when the offender lacks intent is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  first degree murder. 
B)  second degree murder. 
C)  voluntary manslaughter. 
D)  involuntary manslaughter. 
A)  first degree murder. 
B)  second degree murder. 
C)  voluntary manslaughter. 
D)  involuntary manslaughter.

Question 13

List the requirements of a duress defense.

Accepted Answer

the threat must be of serious bodily har

Question 14

When the wrongful threat of one person induces another person to perform an act that he or she would otherwise not perform,_____ exists.

Accepted Answer

A)  duress 
B)  entrapment 
C)  necessity 
D)  self-defense 
A)  duress 
B)  entrapment 
C)  necessity 
D)  self-defense

Question 15

Strict liability crimes hold the defendant to be guilty even if the _______to commit the offense is lacking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Strict liability crimes hold the defendant to...

Question 16

Explain the difference between first and second degree murder.

Accepted Answer

First degree murder is premeditated and

Question 17

A failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances is____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A failure to exercise the standard of...

Question 18

If the above case would make it to court, which party would be the plaintiff?

Accepted Answer

A)  the bar owner 
B)  Johnny 
C)  Martin's family 
D)  Sharon 
A)  the bar owner 
B)  Johnny 
C)  Martin's family 
D)  Sharon

Question 19

Legally a victim has no role in the prosecution of an offender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Criminal law requires that the____________ or "the body of the crime" be proved before a person
can be convicted of wrongdoing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Criminal law requires that the____________ or "the...

Compare substantive due process with procedural due process.

Explain the difference between crimes that are mala in se and crimes that are mala prohibita.

A federal judge overturns a Nebraska state law making it a crime for sex offenders to use social media. This is an example of a(n):

_____________occurs when the intent to kill may be present but malice is lacking.

All law can be divided into two categories: civil law and___________ .

In a criminal case, the burden of proof is:

Case law relies on how courts interpret a statute.

Discuss the differences between civil law and criminal law.

Traffic laws reflect the teaching function of the law.

The accused party in both criminal and civil cases is known as the defendant.

A homicide that results from the offender's carelessness, but occurs when the offender lacks intent is classified as:

List the requirements of a duress defense.

When the wrongful threat of one person induces another person to perform an act that he or she would otherwise not perform,_____ exists.

Strict liability crimes hold the defendant to be guilty even if the _______to commit the offense is lacking.

Explain the difference between first and second degree murder.

A failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances is____________________.

If the above case would make it to court, which party would be the plaintiff?

Legally a victim has no role in the prosecution of an offender.

Criminal law requires that the____________ or "the body of the crime" be proved before a person can be convicted of wrongdoing.

Criminal Justice Today

Measuring and Explaining Crime

Law Enforcement Today

Problems and Solutions in Modern Policing

Police and the Constitution--The Rules of Law Enforcement

Courts and the Quest for Justice

Pretrial Procedures and the Criminal Trial

Punishment and Sentencing

Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Prisons and Jails

The Prison Experience and Prisoner Reentry

The Juvenile Justice System

Todays Challenges in Criminal Justice

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Exam 3: Inside Criminal Law

Compare substantive due process with procedural due process.

Explain the difference between crimes that are mala in se and crimes that are mala prohibita.

A federal judge overturns a Nebraska state law making it a crime for sex offenders to use social media. This is an example of a(n):

_____________occurs when the intent to kill may be present but malice is lacking.

All law can be divided into two categories: civil law and___________ .

In a criminal case, the burden of proof is:

Case law relies on how courts interpret a statute.

Discuss the differences between civil law and criminal law.

Traffic laws reflect the teaching function of the law.

The accused party in both criminal and civil cases is known as the defendant.

A homicide that results from the offender's carelessness, but occurs when the offender lacks intent is classified as:

List the requirements of a duress defense.

When the wrongful threat of one person induces another person to perform an act that he or she would otherwise not perform,_____ exists.

Strict liability crimes hold the defendant to be guilty even if the _______to commit the offense is lacking.

Explain the difference between first and second degree murder.

A failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances is____________________.

If the above case would make it to court, which party would be the plaintiff?

Legally a victim has no role in the prosecution of an offender.

Criminal law requires that the____________ or "the body of the crime" be proved before a person can be convicted of wrongdoing.

Criminal Justice Today

Measuring and Explaining Crime

Law Enforcement Today

Problems and Solutions in Modern Policing

Police and the Constitution--The Rules of Law Enforcement

Courts and the Quest for Justice

Pretrial Procedures and the Criminal Trial

Punishment and Sentencing

Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Prisons and Jails

The Prison Experience and Prisoner Reentry

The Juvenile Justice System

Todays Challenges in Criminal Justice

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