LOUISIANA BAR EXAM CRIMINAL LAW 114
2026 FINAL REVIEW PACK COMPLETE
QUESTION SET AND CORE CONCEPT
SUMMARY
◉ what are implicit biases? Answer: unconscious attitudes or
stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions
◉ can crime be uniformly defined? Answer: no
◉ what % of cases are solved with plea agreements Answer: 90%
◉ the popular view of crime tends to be very narrow. what crimes
are typically focused on? (aka "big 4 crimes") Answer: rape, robbery,
murder, & burglary
◉ is there a singular CJUS system? Answer: no ; it is comprised of
many local, state, & federal systems
◉ does everyone agree on the purpose of the CJUS system? Answer:
no
,◉ who's lives are influenced by public policies created in response
to crimes? Answer: everyone's
◉ do the CJUS system and criminology ever overlap? Answer: yes
◉ media's greatest impact on crime and justice is on ... Answer:
criminal justice policy
◉ inalienable rights are ... Answer: UNIVERSAL RIGHTS protected by
the U.S. CONSTITUTION
◉ what is criminal justice? Answer: the system of law enforcement,
courts, and corrections
◉ Criminology Answer: the study of nature, extent, and causes of
criminal offending and criminal victimization
◉ criminal law vs civil law Answer: Criminal law deals with offenses
against society (crimes),
civil law deals with private disputes between parties.
**Damages in Civil are $$$ in Crim Law is jail/fines and more.
◉ list the 6 different types of crime Answer: 1. street crimes
, 2. property crimes
3. victimless crimes
4. white collar crimes
5. cybercrime
6. terrorism
◉ what does "mala in se" mean? Answer: behavior that is sinful /
morally wrong
◉ what does "mala prohibita" mean? Answer: behavior that is
prohibited by law
◉ what 2 categories are crimes divided into Answer: - felonies
- misdemeanors
◉ what is the modal penal code? Answer: comprehensive
framework for criminal law in the United States
- classifies crimes by degree
◉ what are the 4 components of the criminal justice system?
Answer: 1) law enforcement
2) courts
3) corrections
2026 FINAL REVIEW PACK COMPLETE
QUESTION SET AND CORE CONCEPT
SUMMARY
◉ what are implicit biases? Answer: unconscious attitudes or
stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions
◉ can crime be uniformly defined? Answer: no
◉ what % of cases are solved with plea agreements Answer: 90%
◉ the popular view of crime tends to be very narrow. what crimes
are typically focused on? (aka "big 4 crimes") Answer: rape, robbery,
murder, & burglary
◉ is there a singular CJUS system? Answer: no ; it is comprised of
many local, state, & federal systems
◉ does everyone agree on the purpose of the CJUS system? Answer:
no
,◉ who's lives are influenced by public policies created in response
to crimes? Answer: everyone's
◉ do the CJUS system and criminology ever overlap? Answer: yes
◉ media's greatest impact on crime and justice is on ... Answer:
criminal justice policy
◉ inalienable rights are ... Answer: UNIVERSAL RIGHTS protected by
the U.S. CONSTITUTION
◉ what is criminal justice? Answer: the system of law enforcement,
courts, and corrections
◉ Criminology Answer: the study of nature, extent, and causes of
criminal offending and criminal victimization
◉ criminal law vs civil law Answer: Criminal law deals with offenses
against society (crimes),
civil law deals with private disputes between parties.
**Damages in Civil are $$$ in Crim Law is jail/fines and more.
◉ list the 6 different types of crime Answer: 1. street crimes
, 2. property crimes
3. victimless crimes
4. white collar crimes
5. cybercrime
6. terrorism
◉ what does "mala in se" mean? Answer: behavior that is sinful /
morally wrong
◉ what does "mala prohibita" mean? Answer: behavior that is
prohibited by law
◉ what 2 categories are crimes divided into Answer: - felonies
- misdemeanors
◉ what is the modal penal code? Answer: comprehensive
framework for criminal law in the United States
- classifies crimes by degree
◉ what are the 4 components of the criminal justice system?
Answer: 1) law enforcement
2) courts
3) corrections
