Question 1

How much force may an individual use to protect her property?

Accepted Answer

A)  As much as is necessary. 
B)  Deadly force. 
C)  Reasonable force, but not deadly force. 
D)  None. Force may not be used to protect property. 
A)  As much as is necessary. 
B)  Deadly force. 
C)  Reasonable force, but not deadly force. 
D)  None. Force may not be used to protect property.

Question 2

Selling liquor to a minor can result in criminal liability only if the seller intended to sell to an underage person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The term mala prohibita refers to the element of a crime  that constitutes an unlawful act only by virtue of statute, as opposed to conduct that is evil in and of itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe how a criminal case is commenced. What are the various stages in the proceeding? Be sure to use the correct terminology.

Accepted Answer

A criminal prosecution usually begins wi

Question 5

A criminal trial is similar to a civil trial, but there are some significant differences. These differences are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the defendant is always the government in a criminal trial. 
B)  burden of proof on the prosecution is to prove criminal guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal trial. 
C)  the defendant is required to testify. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  the defendant is always the government in a criminal trial. 
B)  burden of proof on the prosecution is to prove criminal guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal trial. 
C)  the defendant is required to testify. 
D)  All of these.

Question 6

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act passed in 2002 is the first comprehensive federal statute prohibiting computer crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Felonies are less serious crimes usually punishable by a fine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The crime of larceny includes in its definition:

Accepted Answer

A)  the nontrespassory taking and control of personal property. 
B)  the trespassory taking and carrying away of personal property. 
C)  assault. 
D)  the taking and control of personal or real property. 
A)  the nontrespassory taking and control of personal property. 
B)  the trespassory taking and carrying away of personal property. 
C)  assault. 
D)  the taking and control of personal or real property.

Exam 6: Criminal Law

How much force may an individual use to protect her property?

Selling liquor to a minor can result in criminal liability only if the seller intended to sell to an underage person.

The term mala prohibita refers to the element of a crime that constitutes an unlawful act only by virtue of statute, as opposed to conduct that is evil in and of itself.

Describe how a criminal case is commenced. What are the various stages in the proceeding? Be sure to use the correct terminology.

A criminal trial is similar to a civil trial, but there are some significant differences. These differences are:

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act passed in 2002 is the first comprehensive federal statute prohibiting computer crime.

Felonies are less serious crimes usually punishable by a fine.

The crime of larceny includes in its definition:

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