Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Which of the following is a term describing the wrongful state of mind needed for a criminal action?

Which of the following is the term that describes wrongful behavior in a criminal action? 
A. Mens rea.
B. Actus reus.
C. Res judicta.
D. Stare decisis.
E. None of the above.

Which of the following is a term describing the wrongful state of mind needed for a criminal action? 
A. Mens rea.
B. Actus reus.
C. Res judicta.
D. Stare decisis.
E. None of the above.

Strict liability is a term used to describe which of the following
A. Liability without fault.
B. Negligence.
C. Actus reus.
D. Intentional wrongdoing.
E. Recklessness.

Which of the following is an example of the imposition of strict liability? 
A. A robber pulls a gun to rob a bank teller.
B. A burglar breaks into a home to steal jewelry.
C. A business sells cigarettes to a minor.
D. A minor shoplifts in a department store.
E. An adult shoplifts in a department store.

Which of the following is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or death? 
A. Misdemeanor.
B. Felony.
C. Petty offenses.
D. Tort offenses.
E. Any business related crime.

Which of the following are less serious crimes punishable by fines or imprisonment of less than one year? 
A. Misdemeanor.
B. Felony.
C. Petty offenses.
D. Tort offenses.
E. Any business related crime.

Which of the following are minor offenses usually punishable by a jail sentence of less than six months or a small fine with an example being violation of a building code? 
A. Insignificant offenses.
B. Felony.
C. Petty offenses.
D. Tort offenses.
E. Any business related crime.

Which of the following is the forceful and unlawful taking of personal property? 
A. Robbery
B. Burglary
C. Larceny
D. Arson
E. Criminal fraud

Which of the following occurs when someone unlawfully enters a building with the intent to commit a felony? 
A. Robbery
B. Burglary
C. Larceny
D. Arson
E. Criminal fraud

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