Gpstc dh notes test one criminal law
1st amendment - correct answer-Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the
Press, Right to Assemble and Petition
2nd amendment - correct answer-Right to bear arms. Right to have a military
3rd amendment - correct answer-No solider quartered during time of peace
4th Amendment - correct answer-Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Exclusionary rule
5th amendment - correct answer-Protects against self incrimination. Due process. Double
jeopardy
6th Amendment - correct answer-Right to a speedy trial. To examine witnesses.
14th amendment - correct answer-Not part of the bill of rights. Due process. Equal protection
under the law
15th amendment - correct answer-Right to vote
7th Amendment - correct answer-Trial by jury
8th Amendment - correct answer-Prohibit of cruel and unusually punishment, excessive fines
and bonds
9th Amendment - correct answer-Free ppl are endowed with more rights then can be listed
on any document
10th amendment - correct answer-Specifically retains rights it specifically granted to the
federal gov to the state or to the people
Legislative branch - correct answer-Creates laws
Executive branch - correct answer-Signs bills into laws
Judicial branch - correct answer-Modifies laws and reinterpret courts
Jurisdiction - correct answer-Where you have the power and authority to act
Venue - correct answer-Area where crime was committed or injury inflicted
All felonies other than murder and rape statue of limitations - correct answer-4 yr statue of
limitation
, All misdemeanor statue of limitations - correct answer-2 year limitation
Murder statue of limitation - correct answer-No limitation
Forcible rape statue of limitation - correct answer-15 years limitation
Is punishment is life or death (other than murder) the statue of limitation - correct answer-7
years
Public place - correct answer-Any place where conduct is viewed by someone outside your
family
Affirmative defense - correct answer-A defense most favorable to the defendant
Felony punishment - correct answer-Life,death or more than 1 year in prison
Forceable felony - correct answer-A violent felony committed against a person
Misdeamnor - correct answer-All crime other than a felony
Forcible misdeamnor - correct answer-A misdeamnor committed against a person
Misdeamnor or a high and aggravated nature - correct answer-Fine increased to $5000
Superior court - correct answer-Highest court to have a trial
Owner - correct answer-Any person with the right to hold or own property
Crime - correct answer-A violation of a statue.
Culpability - correct answer-Blameworthy
Criminal negligence - correct answer-Failure to act, willful wanton or reckless disregard for
safety
At least 13 years old - correct answer-To commit a crime
13 year-17 years - correct answer-Juvenile
Entrapment - correct answer-Idea or intent started with officer
Criminal attempt - correct answer-Substantial steps toward committing a crime
conspiracy to commit a crime - correct answer-2 or more people working together to commit
or plan crime
murder - correct answer-Unlawfully causing the death of another human being with malice
aforethought either express or implied wicked heart
1st amendment - correct answer-Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the
Press, Right to Assemble and Petition
2nd amendment - correct answer-Right to bear arms. Right to have a military
3rd amendment - correct answer-No solider quartered during time of peace
4th Amendment - correct answer-Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Exclusionary rule
5th amendment - correct answer-Protects against self incrimination. Due process. Double
jeopardy
6th Amendment - correct answer-Right to a speedy trial. To examine witnesses.
14th amendment - correct answer-Not part of the bill of rights. Due process. Equal protection
under the law
15th amendment - correct answer-Right to vote
7th Amendment - correct answer-Trial by jury
8th Amendment - correct answer-Prohibit of cruel and unusually punishment, excessive fines
and bonds
9th Amendment - correct answer-Free ppl are endowed with more rights then can be listed
on any document
10th amendment - correct answer-Specifically retains rights it specifically granted to the
federal gov to the state or to the people
Legislative branch - correct answer-Creates laws
Executive branch - correct answer-Signs bills into laws
Judicial branch - correct answer-Modifies laws and reinterpret courts
Jurisdiction - correct answer-Where you have the power and authority to act
Venue - correct answer-Area where crime was committed or injury inflicted
All felonies other than murder and rape statue of limitations - correct answer-4 yr statue of
limitation
, All misdemeanor statue of limitations - correct answer-2 year limitation
Murder statue of limitation - correct answer-No limitation
Forcible rape statue of limitation - correct answer-15 years limitation
Is punishment is life or death (other than murder) the statue of limitation - correct answer-7
years
Public place - correct answer-Any place where conduct is viewed by someone outside your
family
Affirmative defense - correct answer-A defense most favorable to the defendant
Felony punishment - correct answer-Life,death or more than 1 year in prison
Forceable felony - correct answer-A violent felony committed against a person
Misdeamnor - correct answer-All crime other than a felony
Forcible misdeamnor - correct answer-A misdeamnor committed against a person
Misdeamnor or a high and aggravated nature - correct answer-Fine increased to $5000
Superior court - correct answer-Highest court to have a trial
Owner - correct answer-Any person with the right to hold or own property
Crime - correct answer-A violation of a statue.
Culpability - correct answer-Blameworthy
Criminal negligence - correct answer-Failure to act, willful wanton or reckless disregard for
safety
At least 13 years old - correct answer-To commit a crime
13 year-17 years - correct answer-Juvenile
Entrapment - correct answer-Idea or intent started with officer
Criminal attempt - correct answer-Substantial steps toward committing a crime
conspiracy to commit a crime - correct answer-2 or more people working together to commit
or plan crime
murder - correct answer-Unlawfully causing the death of another human being with malice
aforethought either express or implied wicked heart
