Crimes-Final Exam

Question 1

Name 3 ways First degree murder can be committed

Answer 1

1. premeditated murder
2. felony murder
3. murder from terrorism

Question 2

second degree murder is …

Answer 2

second degree murder is the knowing killing of another

Question 3

reckless homicide is …

Answer 3

being aware but consciously disregarding the risk resulting in the death of another

Question 4

criminally negligent homicide is …

Answer 4

criminally negligent homicide is when D ought to be aware of the risk or grossly deviates fem the standard of care that results in death

Question 5

voluntary manslaughter is …

Answer 5

voluntary manslaughter is the killing in a state of passion by adequate provocation

Question 6

vehicular homicide is …

Answer 6

killing of another by the reckless operation of an automobile.

Question 7

name the mental states for criminal mens rea

Answer 7

1. intentional
2. knowing
3. reckless
4. negligent

Question 8

define intentional

Answer 8

Intentional is the conscious objective to engage in conduct or cause result

Question 9

define knowing

Answer 9

Knowing is being aware that the conduct is reasonably certain to cause the result.

Question 10

define reckless

Answer 10

Reckless is being aware but disregarding the risk

Question 11

define negligent

Answer 11

Negligent is when D ought to be aware of the risk - gross deviation from the standard of care