Crim Law

Question 1

Types of felonies under the felony-murder rule: B.A.R.R.K.

Answer 1

B = burglary
A = arson
R = robbery
R = rape
K = kidnapping

Question 2

Search Incident To a Lawful Arrest = S.I.T.L.A.

Answer 2

S = Search only space where arrestee may get weapon or destroy evidence
I = Incident is not authorized after arrestee is secure and cannot access evidence
T = to
L = Lawful exception to 4th Amend. warrant requirement
A = Arrest where arrestee is not free to leave

Question 3

Exceptions to warrant requirement: P.E.A.C.H.I.S.

Answer 3

P = plain view
E = exigent circumstances (time is of the essence)
A = automobile
C = consent
H = hot pursuit
I = inventory search
S = SITLA

Question 4

Where there is legal duty to act + knew of situation + ability to act: S.C.R.A.P.

Answer 4

S = statutory
C = contractual
R = relationship
A = assumed care
P = peril created

Question 5

Specific intent crimes: F.I.A.T.

Answer 5

F = first degree murder
I = inchoate crimes (attempt, solicitation, conspiracy)
A = assult
T = theft crimes (burglary, embezzlement, forgery, larceny, robbery, false pretenses)