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RBC 3 REVIEW TEST BANK 400 +
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | RATED A + |
LATEST 2026-2027 VERSION | NEW
AND REVISED
A young man reported to a peace officer that his car had been stolen
from the parking lot of a local shopping area. The young man falsely
reported the crime because he did not want his father to find out that he
damaged the car in a minor traffic accident.
What crime, if any, occurred? - ANSWER- falsely reporting a crime -
MIsd
A high school principal received a phone call from an unidentified
person stating that a bomb had been placed in a student locker in the
school building. Law enforcement officials were notified, and the
building was evacuated. After the building was thoroughly searched, the
report was deemed to be false. Later it was determined that a student, on
a dare from some of his friends, had made the phone call and falsely
reported the bomb.
What crime occurred? - ANSWER- falsely reporting a destructive
device - Misd
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The members of a garment maker's union were on strike and picketed in
front of a local retail store. The group was peaceful and did not block the
sidewalk. The purpose of the group was to inform shoppers of a certain
manufacturer's unfair labor practices. Members of the group decided
they weren't getting enough attention and used bull horns and
amplification devices to yell out their message. The noise became so
loud that the store owner and other merchants along the street, and
residents in a nearby apartment building, began to complain. The
assembly became an unlawful assembly when members of the group
began to disrupt the peace with their noise.
True or False? - ANSWER- True = Misd (boisterous or tumultuous
manner)
Deputy Jones used an empathetic tone of voice while interviewing a rape
victim, but he also glanced at his watch frequently while she was
talking. Because of the officer's negative nonverbal signals, the victim
began to feel that the officer was thinking about other things and did not
really care about what had happened to her. The victim felt even more
demeaned and stopped talking.
Did the officer act appropriately? - ANSWER- no
An officer verbally encouraged a witness to include any details she
could remember regarding an armed robbery. As the woman spoke, one
officer kept looking over to his partner and rolling his eyes when he
thought the witness would not notice. The woman did notice.
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Is it likely she will complete her account abruptly and unintentionally
leave out important details? - ANSWER- Yes
The defendant shot at an intended victim with intent to kill him, but
instead hit and killed a bystander.
Why would the defendant still be guilty of murder? - ANSWER- The
intent transfers from the intended victim to the bystander.
During a dispute between motorists on the freeway, Smith rammed his
car into Jones' car in an attempt to run Jones off the road. As a result,
Jones' car struck Johnson's car, causing Johnson to lose control and hit a
utility pole. Subsequently, Johnson died.
What should Jones be charged with? - ANSWER- Murder - Felony
A woman told a drug dealer that she wanted to purchase heroin from
him. Although she did not realize it, the dealer sold the woman talcum
powder.
What crime, if any, occurred? - ANSWER- attempted to possess a
controlled substance - Misd
At Brian's request, Julia obtained a motel room for use by Brian and an
underage girl, knowing that Brian planned to have sexual intercourse
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with the girl. Julia took Brian and the girl to the room and returned to
waken them at a prearranged time.
Who would be the principal(s) of this crime? - ANSWER- Both Brian
and Julia have committed unlawful sexual intercourse. Even though
Julia did not commit the offense herself, she aided and abetted Brian in
the commission of an illegal act.
A man enters a bank and gives the teller a demand note. The teller
pretends to faint and the man runs from the bank.
Did the man commit robbery? - ANSWER- No, the crime is not
complete because he did not get the money. (he committed attempted
Robbery)
Brian and Ken planned to rob a bank. They decided that Brian would
drive the getaway car, and Ken would run into the bank and steal the
money. They successfully robbed the bank and drove off with the stolen
money.
Who would be the principal(s) of this crime? - ANSWER- Both Brian
and Ken are principals to the robbery, and they are equally culpable for
the charge of robbery.
A crowd of gang members attacked a member of a rival gang. The
victim was knocked to the ground and kicked repeatedly in the head
with heavy boots. The victim died from severe head trauma.
RBC 3 REVIEW TEST BANK 400 +
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | RATED A + |
LATEST 2026-2027 VERSION | NEW
AND REVISED
A young man reported to a peace officer that his car had been stolen
from the parking lot of a local shopping area. The young man falsely
reported the crime because he did not want his father to find out that he
damaged the car in a minor traffic accident.
What crime, if any, occurred? - ANSWER- falsely reporting a crime -
MIsd
A high school principal received a phone call from an unidentified
person stating that a bomb had been placed in a student locker in the
school building. Law enforcement officials were notified, and the
building was evacuated. After the building was thoroughly searched, the
report was deemed to be false. Later it was determined that a student, on
a dare from some of his friends, had made the phone call and falsely
reported the bomb.
What crime occurred? - ANSWER- falsely reporting a destructive
device - Misd
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The members of a garment maker's union were on strike and picketed in
front of a local retail store. The group was peaceful and did not block the
sidewalk. The purpose of the group was to inform shoppers of a certain
manufacturer's unfair labor practices. Members of the group decided
they weren't getting enough attention and used bull horns and
amplification devices to yell out their message. The noise became so
loud that the store owner and other merchants along the street, and
residents in a nearby apartment building, began to complain. The
assembly became an unlawful assembly when members of the group
began to disrupt the peace with their noise.
True or False? - ANSWER- True = Misd (boisterous or tumultuous
manner)
Deputy Jones used an empathetic tone of voice while interviewing a rape
victim, but he also glanced at his watch frequently while she was
talking. Because of the officer's negative nonverbal signals, the victim
began to feel that the officer was thinking about other things and did not
really care about what had happened to her. The victim felt even more
demeaned and stopped talking.
Did the officer act appropriately? - ANSWER- no
An officer verbally encouraged a witness to include any details she
could remember regarding an armed robbery. As the woman spoke, one
officer kept looking over to his partner and rolling his eyes when he
thought the witness would not notice. The woman did notice.
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Is it likely she will complete her account abruptly and unintentionally
leave out important details? - ANSWER- Yes
The defendant shot at an intended victim with intent to kill him, but
instead hit and killed a bystander.
Why would the defendant still be guilty of murder? - ANSWER- The
intent transfers from the intended victim to the bystander.
During a dispute between motorists on the freeway, Smith rammed his
car into Jones' car in an attempt to run Jones off the road. As a result,
Jones' car struck Johnson's car, causing Johnson to lose control and hit a
utility pole. Subsequently, Johnson died.
What should Jones be charged with? - ANSWER- Murder - Felony
A woman told a drug dealer that she wanted to purchase heroin from
him. Although she did not realize it, the dealer sold the woman talcum
powder.
What crime, if any, occurred? - ANSWER- attempted to possess a
controlled substance - Misd
At Brian's request, Julia obtained a motel room for use by Brian and an
underage girl, knowing that Brian planned to have sexual intercourse
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with the girl. Julia took Brian and the girl to the room and returned to
waken them at a prearranged time.
Who would be the principal(s) of this crime? - ANSWER- Both Brian
and Julia have committed unlawful sexual intercourse. Even though
Julia did not commit the offense herself, she aided and abetted Brian in
the commission of an illegal act.
A man enters a bank and gives the teller a demand note. The teller
pretends to faint and the man runs from the bank.
Did the man commit robbery? - ANSWER- No, the crime is not
complete because he did not get the money. (he committed attempted
Robbery)
Brian and Ken planned to rob a bank. They decided that Brian would
drive the getaway car, and Ken would run into the bank and steal the
money. They successfully robbed the bank and drove off with the stolen
money.
Who would be the principal(s) of this crime? - ANSWER- Both Brian
and Ken are principals to the robbery, and they are equally culpable for
the charge of robbery.
A crowd of gang members attacked a member of a rival gang. The
victim was knocked to the ground and kicked repeatedly in the head
with heavy boots. The victim died from severe head trauma.
