MO State Law Exam 2026/2027 | Updated
Exam Prep Guide | Key Concepts, Practice
Tests & Explanations
The codified Missouri Criminal Code went into effect on july 1 1997
True
False - correct answer-False
An included offense is:
A. one which can be proved by the same or fewer facts than the offense charged
B. One which is a lesser degree of the offenses charged
C. An attempt to commit the offense charged
D. All of the above - correct answer-D. All of the above
The Missouri Criminal Code Handbook is organized by:
A. Colored tabs
B. Chapters
C. Alphabetically
B. Severity - correct answer-B. Chapters
,_________ is an offense for which a sentence of improsnment or death is
authorized .
A. A felony
B. A misdemeanor
C. An offense/crime
D. An included offense - correct answer-C. An offense/crime
An infraction is a crime.
A. True
B. False - correct answer-False
The statute of limitations for filing a crime begins when the application is filed.
True
False - correct answer-True
An infraction is ___________
A. One which is a lesser degree of the offense charged
B. Punishable by imprisonment or a fine.
C. Any offense so designed or if no other sentence than a fine and civil forfeiture
or other civil penalty is authorized
D. A crime - correct answer-C. Any offense so designed or if no other sentence
than a fine and civil forfeiture or other civil penalty is authorized
The statute of limitations for applying for charges always begins when the crime
occurred?
True
, False - correct answer-False
An offense which can be proved by the same or fewer acts than the offense
charged is an ______________?
A. Felony
B. Misdemeanor
C. Crime
D. Included offense - correct answer-D. Included offense
The application process for CAFA is ___________?
A. OFficer seizes with probable cause
B. Officer must report to PA within 4 days
C. PA must file within 10 days
D. All of the above, including a b and c
E. none of the above - correct answer-D. All of the above, including a b and c
CAFA is an acronym for ________________?
A. Criminal Activity Forbearance ACt
B. Cats Are for Anyone
C. Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act
D. Class Action Fairness Act - correct answer-C. Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act
An afffirmative defense could be which of the following?
A. Anger
B. Vengeance
Exam Prep Guide | Key Concepts, Practice
Tests & Explanations
The codified Missouri Criminal Code went into effect on july 1 1997
True
False - correct answer-False
An included offense is:
A. one which can be proved by the same or fewer facts than the offense charged
B. One which is a lesser degree of the offenses charged
C. An attempt to commit the offense charged
D. All of the above - correct answer-D. All of the above
The Missouri Criminal Code Handbook is organized by:
A. Colored tabs
B. Chapters
C. Alphabetically
B. Severity - correct answer-B. Chapters
,_________ is an offense for which a sentence of improsnment or death is
authorized .
A. A felony
B. A misdemeanor
C. An offense/crime
D. An included offense - correct answer-C. An offense/crime
An infraction is a crime.
A. True
B. False - correct answer-False
The statute of limitations for filing a crime begins when the application is filed.
True
False - correct answer-True
An infraction is ___________
A. One which is a lesser degree of the offense charged
B. Punishable by imprisonment or a fine.
C. Any offense so designed or if no other sentence than a fine and civil forfeiture
or other civil penalty is authorized
D. A crime - correct answer-C. Any offense so designed or if no other sentence
than a fine and civil forfeiture or other civil penalty is authorized
The statute of limitations for applying for charges always begins when the crime
occurred?
True
, False - correct answer-False
An offense which can be proved by the same or fewer acts than the offense
charged is an ______________?
A. Felony
B. Misdemeanor
C. Crime
D. Included offense - correct answer-D. Included offense
The application process for CAFA is ___________?
A. OFficer seizes with probable cause
B. Officer must report to PA within 4 days
C. PA must file within 10 days
D. All of the above, including a b and c
E. none of the above - correct answer-D. All of the above, including a b and c
CAFA is an acronym for ________________?
A. Criminal Activity Forbearance ACt
B. Cats Are for Anyone
C. Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act
D. Class Action Fairness Act - correct answer-C. Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act
An afffirmative defense could be which of the following?
A. Anger
B. Vengeance
