CON LAW 2

Question 1

What are the EXACT elements of the crime of “theft”?

Answer 1

• With intent, knowingly takes or retains movable property of another.
• Without consent of the owner.
• With intent to permanently deprive.

Question 2

What are the EXACT elements of the crime of “Burglary”

Answer 2

• With intent, knowingly entered a building/dwelling of another.
• Without consent of the owner or person in possession of.
• With intent to steal or committ a felony

Question 3

What are the EXACT elements of the crime of “Burglary”

Answer 3

• With intent, knowingly entered a building/dwelling of another.
• Without consent of the owner or person in possession of.
• With intent to steal or committ a felony

Question 4

What are the EXACT elements of the crime of “Criminal Damage to Property”?

Answer 4

• Knowingly caused damage to physical property of another.
• With intent caused the damage.
• Without consent of owner.

Question 5

Generally, what amount of monetary loss or damage is needed for a crime to become a felony?

Answer 5

Exceeding $2500

Question 6

What are the main tenants of the 4th Amendment?

Answer 6

• Right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects.
• Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
• No warrants without probable cause.

Question 7

What is the social contract theory and how does it relate to law enforcement?

Answer 7

• People give up some of their freedoms, to give the government authority to enforce laws and agreements.
• Since law enforcement represents the government, law enforcement officers must be fair and just or the social contract is broken.

Question 8

What are the main tenants of the 5th Amendment?

Answer 8

• Presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury.
• Person cannot be subject for the same offense twice.
• Person cannot be a witness against himself.
• No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process.
• Property cannot be taken for public use without just compensation.

Question 9

What are the main tenants of the 6th Amendment?

Answer 9

• Right to a speedy and public trial
• Right to an impartial jury.
• Have the assistance of counsel for defense.
• Right to be confronted with the witness against him.
• Process for obtaining witnesses in his favor.
• Right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation.