Quiz 2-Final Exam Review

Question 1

A defense to a charge of attempted criminal activity that claims the defendant could not have actually or legally committed the envisioned offense even if she had been able to carry through the attempt to do so in the defense of:

Answer 1

impossibility

Question 2

The logical/legal requirement that a conspiracy must involve 2 or more parties is known as the:

Answer 2

plurality agreement

Question 3

The 2 main types of defenses discussed in class were:

Answer 3

factual and legal

Question 4

A person whose acts directly resulted in the criminal conduct in question as discussed in class is the

Answer 4

principal first degree

Question 5

Consent is what type of defense?

Answer 5

justification defense

Question 6

A rule that says a person can only defend a third party under circumstances and only the degree that the third could act is known as the:

Answer 6

alter-ego rule

Question 7

An exception to the retreat rule that recognizes a person’s fundamental rights to be in his or her own home and also recognizes the home as a final and inviolable place of retreat as discussed in class is known as:

Answer 7

castle exception

Question 8

The Durham Rule is known as the:

Answer 8

Product Rule

Question 9

Lack of knowledge of some fact relating to a situation at hand is known as:

Answer 9

ignorance of fact

Question 10

Lying in wait, unlawful entry of a structure with intent to commit a crime, possessing materials to be employed in a crime and reconnoitering a place contemplated for the commission of a crime are examples of:

Answer 10

substantial steps

Question 11

Criminal liability placed on one party for the acts of another is known as:

Answer 11

vicarious liability

Question 12

The 2 forms of legal defenses discussed in class were:

Answer 12

justifications and excuses

Question 13

An answer to a criminal charge in which the defendant takes the offensive and responds to the allegations with his/her own assertions based on legal principles is known as:

Answer 13

affirmative defense

Question 14

Defense that is built on the assertion that, had it not been for government instigation, no crime would have occurred is known as:

Answer 14

entrapment

Question 15

A complex of signs and symptoms presenting a clinical picture of a disease or disorder discussed in class is known as a:

Answer 15

syndrome

Question 16

NGRI stands for:

Answer 16

Not guilty by reason of insanity

Question 17

A legal test popular in England during the late 19th century which was abandoned amidst charges that the test made it impossible for law enforcement to prevent commission of a substantive crime is known as the:

Answer 17

last act test

Question 18

The 3 main elements for the crime of conspiracy are 1. an agreement between 2 or more people 2. the intention to carry out an at that is unlawful or one that is lawful but i to be accomplished by unlawful means 3. a culpable intent on the part of the defendants: true/false

Answer 18

true

Question 19

A person who is present at the crime scene and who aided, abetted, counseled or encouraged the principal as discussed in class is known as:

Answer 19

principle second degree

Question 20

A justification defense is where the defendant claims that some personal condition or circumstance at the time of the act was such that he or she should not be held accountable under criminal law

Answer 20

false

Question 21

The degree of blameworthiness of one who aids, abets, encourages or assists another person in the commission of a crime is called accomplice liability: true/false

Answer 21

true

Question 22

An unfinished crime that generally leads to another crime is known as a:

Answer 22

inchoate crime

Question 23

The encouraging, requesting or commanding another to commit a crime is known as

Answer 23

criminal solicitation

Question 24

Most states have a “fleeing felon” rule: true/false

Answer 24

false

Question 25

The degree of force that is appropriate in a given situation and is not excessive; the minimum degree of force necessary to defend one’s self, one’s property, a third party or the property of another in the face of a substantial threat as discussed in class is known as:

Answer 25

reasonable force

Question 26

A defense to a criminal charge, such as assault, this is often codified and that precludes the possibility of police officers and other public employees from being prosecuted when lawfully exercising their public duties is known as execution of public duty defense: true/false

Answer 26

true

Question 27

A form of imminent danger that is said to exist when the conduct or activity of an attacker makes the threat of danger obvious as discussed in class is known as:

Answer 27

apparent danger

Question 28

Self-defense is based on the recognition that individuals have the inherent right to protect themselves and that to reasonably defend one’s self from unlawful attack is a natural response to threatening situations: true/false

Answer 28

true

Question 29

Marco Rubio kidnaps Ted Cruz and Ben Carson at gunpoint. Marco Rubio then drives them to a bank and tells Ted Cruz to go and rob the bank of Donald Trump’s money or else he will kill Ben Carson. Ted Cruz robs the bank. Ted Cruz’s defense to a charge of bank robbery would be:

Answer 29

duress

Question 30

culpable ignorance is an individual’s failure to exercise ordinary care to acquire knowledge of the law that may result in criminal liability: true/false

Answer 30

true

Question 31

The 3 types of inchoate rimes discussed in class were criminal attempt, criminal conspiracy and criminal solicitation: true/false

Answer 31

true

Question 32

When a defendant admits to committing the act in question but claims it was necessary to avoid some greater evil is known as a:

Answer 32

justification defense

Question 33

A type of criminal defense that must be raised and supported by the defendant independently of any claims made by the prosecutor is known as:

Answer 33

affirmative

Question 34

A person is found competent to stand trial if, he or she, at the time of trial has sufficient present ability to consult with his or her lawyer with a reasonable degree of understanding and a rational as well as factual understanding of the proceedings: true/false

Answer 34

true

Question 35

Robert is hiking on a mountain when a blizzard rolls in making it impossible for him to hike down. As he searches for shelter, he comes across a cabin in which he can see food and a fireplace. Fearing he will die from exposure, he breaks down the door and stays in the cabin for several days, eating all of the food and using most of the firewood. When the weather clears, he climbs down the mountain. Which of the following defenses could Robert use against a charge of burglarly?

Answer 35

necessity

Question 36

Mere preparation to commit a crime is generally sufficient to constitute the crime of criminal attempt: true/false

Answer 36

false

Question 37

Spongebob watches Patrick Star unlawfully start a fight with Sandy Cheeks. When Sandy Cheeks begin to get the best of Patrick Star, Spongebob steps in to help Patrick Star. Spongebob may not escape criminal responsibility by claiming that his actoin was a legitimate defense of others: true/false

Answer 37

true

Question 38

NGRI stands for:

Answer 38

Not guilty by Reason of Insanity

Question 39

Involvement in a crime in any capacity is known as:

Answer 39

complicity

Question 40

Intoxication that is not willful is known as involuntary intoxication: true/false

Answer 40

true