Question 1

For conduct to be considered a crime,a penalty must be affixed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is an element that must be proven in every criminal offense?

Accepted Answer

A) intent 
B) causation 
C) injury 
D) motive 
A) intent 
B) causation 
C) injury 
D) motive

Question 3

"Transferred intent" is a necessary element of proof in every criminal homicide prosecution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An offense which punishes the individual for being something rather than doing something is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) victimless crime. 
B) de facto crime. 
C) punitive crime. 
D) status offense. 
A) victimless crime. 
B) de facto crime. 
C) punitive crime. 
D) status offense.

Question 5

If John intends to kill Marsha by poisoning her wine but Wanda inadvertently drinks the poison beverage and dies,John is still responsible for Wanda's death because of the doctrine of __(two words)____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If John intends to kill Marsha by...

Question 6

Under modern criminal law,the term "mens rea" is a synonym for "intent."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

For conduct to be considered a crime,a penalty must be affixed.

Which of the following is an element that must be proven in every criminal offense?

"Transferred intent" is a necessary element of proof in every criminal homicide prosecution.

An offense which punishes the individual for being something rather than doing something is known as a:

If John intends to kill Marsha by poisoning her wine but Wanda inadvertently drinks the poison beverage and dies,John is still responsible for Wanda's death because of the doctrine of (two words)__.

Under modern criminal law,the term "mens rea" is a synonym for "intent."

Foundations of Criminal Law

The Criminal Law in Daily Practice

Parties to Offenses

Criminal Homicide

Assault and Sexual Assault

Kidnapping and Related Offenses

Property Destruction Offenses

Theft,Fraud,and Related Offenses

Robbery,Burglary,and Criminal Trespass

Offenses Against Government Operations

Public Disorder,Indecency,Health,and Safety Offenses

Intoxication Offenses

Preparatory Offenses and Organized Criminal Activity

General Defenses and Justification

Federal Criminal Law

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Exam 2: Elements of a Crime

For conduct to be considered a crime,a penalty must be affixed.

Which of the following is an element that must be proven in every criminal offense?

"Transferred intent" is a necessary element of proof in every criminal homicide prosecution.

An offense which punishes the individual for being something rather than doing something is known as a:

If John intends to kill Marsha by poisoning her wine but Wanda inadvertently drinks the poison beverage and dies,John is still responsible for Wanda's death because of the doctrine of __(two words)____.

Under modern criminal law,the term "mens rea" is a synonym for "intent."

Foundations of Criminal Law

The Criminal Law in Daily Practice

Parties to Offenses

Criminal Homicide

Assault and Sexual Assault

Kidnapping and Related Offenses

Property Destruction Offenses

Theft,Fraud,and Related Offenses

Robbery,Burglary,and Criminal Trespass

Offenses Against Government Operations

Public Disorder,Indecency,Health,and Safety Offenses

Intoxication Offenses

Preparatory Offenses and Organized Criminal Activity

General Defenses and Justification

Federal Criminal Law

Filters

If John intends to kill Marsha by poisoning her wine but Wanda inadvertently drinks the poison beverage and dies,John is still responsible for Wanda's death because of the doctrine of (two words)__.