Criminal Law 1L test provided with
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Accessory - CORRECT ANSWERS-An Accessory is one who, with knowledge, does
counsel, command, encourage, or aid in the perpetration of a crime.
Accessory After the Fact - CORRECT ANSWERS-One who is not the perpetrator but
who, with knowledge that the crime was actually committed, aids the felon in avoiding
arrest, conviction or punishment.
Actual Cause or Cause in Fact - CORRECT ANSWERS-Actual Cause or Cause in Fact
is that cause which starts, ignites or makes possible the act which follows and is
determined by the "but for" or "substantial factor" test.
Actus Reus - CORRECT ANSWERS-The overt act.
Affray - CORRECT ANSWERS-A mutual fight in a public place.
Arson - CORRECT ANSWERS-The malicious burning of the dwelling house of another.
Assault - CORRECT ANSWERS-The intentional threatening of another with a battery
and the creating of apprehension of immediate bodily harm in the victim.
Attempt - CORRECT ANSWERS-Occurs when criminal intent becomes accompanied
by an act which comes within close proximity of committing a crime.
Battery - CORRECT ANSWERS-The intentional, harmful or offensive touching of the
person of another.
Blackmail - CORRECT ANSWERS-The unlawful extraction or communication for
extraction of money or other valuables by means of a threat not sufficient for robbery.
Breach of Peace - CORRECT ANSWERS-Any willful act which unreasonably disturbs
the public peace, for example, breaking the windows of a house, "Peeping Tom"
activities, etc.
Bribery - CORRECT ANSWERS-The corrupt payment or receipt of private consideration
for official action.
, Burglary - CORRECT ANSWERS-The breaking and entering of the dwelling house of
another in the nighttime with the intent to commit a felony therein.
Compounding the Crime - CORRECT ANSWERS-The acceptance of anything of value
under an unlawful agreement not to prosecute a known offender, or to limit or to
otherwise hinder the prosecution of his case.
Conspiracy - CORRECT ANSWERS-A combination of two or more persons in an
agreement to accomplish a criminal or unlawful act, or to do a lawful act by criminal or
unlawful means.
Constructive Presence - CORRECT ANSWERS-Occurs if one is so situated as to give
assistance to the perpetrator; for example, the driver of a get away car during a robbery.
Deliberation - CORRECT ANSWERS-To carefully consider
Embezzlement - CORRECT ANSWERS-The fraudulent appropriation of personal
property by one to whom possession has been entrusted.
Embracery - CORRECT ANSWERS-An attempt by corrupt and wrongful means (in
other words, through promises, threats, the payment of money, and the like) to influence
a juror in regard to the jury's verdict.
Extortion - CORRECT ANSWERS-The corrupt collection of fees or other things of value
by government officials or those acting in an official capacity, such as lawyers
representing a client.
False Imprisonment - CORRECT ANSWERS-False Imprisonment is the unprivileged
restraint of another person's freedom of movement.
Felony - CORRECT ANSWERS-A felony, in most jurisdictions, is a crime that is
punishable by death or by a sentence of more than one year even though the sentence
actually imposed is one year or less. However, in some states, a crime is a felony if the
sentence is to be served in a state prison, as opposed to a county or city jail.
First Degree Murder - CORRECT ANSWERS-First degree murder is murder by poison;
lying in wait; torture; murder done willfully, deliberately and with premeditation; or
murder that results from a death that occurred during the commission of a dangerous
felony—in other words, through application of the Felony Murder Rule.
Forgery - CORRECT ANSWERS-The false making or material alteration of any writing
of legal significance with the intent to defraud.
Homicide - CORRECT ANSWERS-Homicide is the killing of one human being by
another human being.
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Accessory - CORRECT ANSWERS-An Accessory is one who, with knowledge, does
counsel, command, encourage, or aid in the perpetration of a crime.
Accessory After the Fact - CORRECT ANSWERS-One who is not the perpetrator but
who, with knowledge that the crime was actually committed, aids the felon in avoiding
arrest, conviction or punishment.
Actual Cause or Cause in Fact - CORRECT ANSWERS-Actual Cause or Cause in Fact
is that cause which starts, ignites or makes possible the act which follows and is
determined by the "but for" or "substantial factor" test.
Actus Reus - CORRECT ANSWERS-The overt act.
Affray - CORRECT ANSWERS-A mutual fight in a public place.
Arson - CORRECT ANSWERS-The malicious burning of the dwelling house of another.
Assault - CORRECT ANSWERS-The intentional threatening of another with a battery
and the creating of apprehension of immediate bodily harm in the victim.
Attempt - CORRECT ANSWERS-Occurs when criminal intent becomes accompanied
by an act which comes within close proximity of committing a crime.
Battery - CORRECT ANSWERS-The intentional, harmful or offensive touching of the
person of another.
Blackmail - CORRECT ANSWERS-The unlawful extraction or communication for
extraction of money or other valuables by means of a threat not sufficient for robbery.
Breach of Peace - CORRECT ANSWERS-Any willful act which unreasonably disturbs
the public peace, for example, breaking the windows of a house, "Peeping Tom"
activities, etc.
Bribery - CORRECT ANSWERS-The corrupt payment or receipt of private consideration
for official action.
, Burglary - CORRECT ANSWERS-The breaking and entering of the dwelling house of
another in the nighttime with the intent to commit a felony therein.
Compounding the Crime - CORRECT ANSWERS-The acceptance of anything of value
under an unlawful agreement not to prosecute a known offender, or to limit or to
otherwise hinder the prosecution of his case.
Conspiracy - CORRECT ANSWERS-A combination of two or more persons in an
agreement to accomplish a criminal or unlawful act, or to do a lawful act by criminal or
unlawful means.
Constructive Presence - CORRECT ANSWERS-Occurs if one is so situated as to give
assistance to the perpetrator; for example, the driver of a get away car during a robbery.
Deliberation - CORRECT ANSWERS-To carefully consider
Embezzlement - CORRECT ANSWERS-The fraudulent appropriation of personal
property by one to whom possession has been entrusted.
Embracery - CORRECT ANSWERS-An attempt by corrupt and wrongful means (in
other words, through promises, threats, the payment of money, and the like) to influence
a juror in regard to the jury's verdict.
Extortion - CORRECT ANSWERS-The corrupt collection of fees or other things of value
by government officials or those acting in an official capacity, such as lawyers
representing a client.
False Imprisonment - CORRECT ANSWERS-False Imprisonment is the unprivileged
restraint of another person's freedom of movement.
Felony - CORRECT ANSWERS-A felony, in most jurisdictions, is a crime that is
punishable by death or by a sentence of more than one year even though the sentence
actually imposed is one year or less. However, in some states, a crime is a felony if the
sentence is to be served in a state prison, as opposed to a county or city jail.
First Degree Murder - CORRECT ANSWERS-First degree murder is murder by poison;
lying in wait; torture; murder done willfully, deliberately and with premeditation; or
murder that results from a death that occurred during the commission of a dangerous
felony—in other words, through application of the Felony Murder Rule.
Forgery - CORRECT ANSWERS-The false making or material alteration of any writing
of legal significance with the intent to defraud.
Homicide - CORRECT ANSWERS-Homicide is the killing of one human being by
another human being.
