Crim test Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BLEA Criminal Law Mid Term (2023/2024) Rated A+ Strict Liability no mental state Omission failure to act Crime act punishable by imprisonment Max Penalties Misdemeanor - 90 days/ $1,000 Gross Misdemeanor - 364 days/ $5,000 Class C Felony - 5 years/ $10,000 Class B Felony - 10 years/$20,000 Class A Felony - Life/ $50,000 5 Premises of Crim Law 1. act or omission 2. mens rea (mental state) 3. concurrence 4. causation 5. all laws written 1. Act or Omission something that is prohibited by law ...

Criminal Law B (Voluntary Manslaughter) Explain the concept and scope of intended application of Voluntary Manslaughter as a partial defense. - Scope: Where D (is already guilty of murder) fulfills both the AR and MR of murder but also satisfies the VM partial defense, D's culpability is reduced from Murder to VM. Concept: Only 3 types of recognised VM- (1) Loss of Self-Control (2) Diminished Responsibility (3) Suicide Pact Explain who has the burden of responsibility in proving V...

Correction Officer Study Guide (Ohio) (2024/2025) (Scored A) List five reasons for corrections training. - Answer ️️ --To acquire new knowledge & skills -To prepare for proper job performance -To improve safety & survival during critical events -To standardize procedures within the field of corrections -To build confidence with new found knowledge & skills Define the term "ethics". - Answer ️️ -The moral actions, conduct, motives & character of an individual Explain the relati...

CJUS Exam 1 Year 2024 Latest Test Questions With Correct Answers Crime statistics come from two major sources- UCR/NIBRS and NCVS The UCR (Uniform Crime Reporting Program) is run by- the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division The UCR publishes- crime in the US An annual survey of selected American households conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics to determine the extent of victimization- National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) _________ was the title us...

Criminal Procedures BLEA Latest 2024 Graded A+ Bench Trial Judge is the trier of fact/law Federal Courts One judge per case U.S Court of appeals Three justices U.S Supreme Courts Nine justices per case State courts Municipal, District, Superior, Appeals, and Supreme Municipal court Misdemeanor/ civil District court County jurisdiction. Misdemeanor/ Gross misdemeanor Superior court Felony, civil, and juvenile Reasonable suspicion Articulable facts and circumstances that would lead a reaso...

_______ evidence directly links a person to a crime - correct answer Direct _______ evidence relies on an inference to connect a conclusion of fact - correct answer Circumstantial _________ evidence is tangible and may be direct or circumstantial - correct answer Physical __________ evidence refers to evidence and/or statements which tend to clear, justify or excuse a defendant from alleged fault or guilt - correct answer Exculpatory Evidence to be admissible in court must be _____ and _______ -...

This Supreme Court case established the Exclusionary Rule and said that probable cause must be used to gain a search warrant. If not, the search will be illegal and evidence collected as a result of the search can't be used in court. A. New York v. Belton B. Gideon v. Wainright C. People v. Disher D. Weeks v. US D. Weeks v. US Police Officers may question a suspect that has an attorney already, about crimes for which he has been charged if the Police Officer(s) provide Miranda War...

What court case allowed "Stop & Frisk"? - Answer- Terry vs. Ohio What justification is needed for a Stop & Frisk? - Answer- Reasonable suspicion What is the scope of Search for a stop & frisk? - Answer- Quick seizure & limited search for contraband. What is the Plain Feel rule? - Answer- You must be able to tell it's contraband from a pat-down/ if you can it gives you PC to search. What are the big distinctions in a Stop & Frisk? - Answer- Stop (less) vs. Arrest (greater) Frisk (...

Diamond Crim Essential Exam Info Questions and Correct Answers 2024. Crime is ___________________ what the legislature says it is Crime equals crime equals actus reus plus mens rea minus any affirmative defenses When determining a defendant's guilt/innocence ___________ When determining a defendant's guilt/innocence, jurors apply the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt Prosecutor's do not have ____________ Prosecutor's do not have to abide by this standard when charging def...