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Test 2 Crim Law
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A person intends to commit a crime and takes substantial steps towards completing, but does not finish the crime, which offense could apply? A. solicitation B. attempt C. Parole D. Restorative Justice | Attempt |
| Which situation best illustrates general deterrence A. A person on probation B. A person in prison, so others will be discouraged from committing similar crimes C. A person is released from prison D. A person receives treatment for substance abuse | A person in prison, so others will be discouraged from committing similar crimes |
| A person uses force because they have reason to believe they are about to be seriously injured, which defense would most likely be considered A. solicitation B. Self Defense C. Conspiracy D. Entrapment | Self Defense |
| Which situation most qualifies for murder under the roles discussed A. A death occurs during a commission of an inherently dangerous felony B. Two people discuss committing a crime but never go through with it | A death occurs during a commission of an inherently dangerous felony |
| A judge follows a sentencing system that uses presumptive ranges and limits judicial discretion, which type of sentencing is being used A. indeterminate sentencing B. Determinate sentencing C. Restorative sentencing D. Rehabilitative sentencing | Determinate Sentencing |
| Two people agree to commit a crime together, which offense may they have established by their agreement A. conspiracy B. attempt C. parole D. necessity | Conspiracy |
| Which situation best demonstrates individual deterrence A. A punishment is intended to discourage the general public from committing crimes B. An offender receives punishment that intends to prevent that person from committing another crime | An offender receives punishment that intends to prevent that person from committing another crime |
| A defendant honestly believes that deadly force is necessary for self defense but the belief is objectively unreasonable, which concept may apply A. Imperfect self defense B. general deterrence C. solicitation D. legal impossibility | Imperfect self defense |
| Which circumstance is mostly associated with first degree murder A. premeditation and deliberation B. simple negligence C. A lack of criminal intent D. A sentencing violation | premeditation and deliberation |
| A person asks another individual to commit a crime for them, which offence does this most directly describe A. Attempt B. Solicitation C. Conspiracy D. Parole | solicitation |
| Which sentencing option allows the offender to remain in the community, while following specific conditions and being supervised A. probation B. parole C. Incarceration D. A felony | probation |
| A defendant claims prosecution failed to prove on of the required elements of that crime, this is an example of A. failure of proof B. retribution C. rehabilitation D. Incapacitation | failure of proof |
| Which example best illustrates rehabilitation as a purpose of punishment A. Giving an offender education and treatment designed to reduce future criminal behavior B. Increasing an offenders sentence C. removing an offender from society permanently | Giving an offender education and treatment designed to reduce future criminal behavior |
| A person that causes the death of another through criminally negligent conduct without intending to kill, which offense is most likely to be involved A. first degree murder B. involuntary manslaughter C. Solicitation D. Conspiracy | involuntary Manslaughter |
| Which statement best describes parole A. It allows an offender to avoid conviction B. It involves a release from incarceration before the full term is completed subject to conditions C. It eliminates a criminal record | It involves a release from incarceration before the full term is completed subject to conditions |
| A person attempts to commit a crime but discovers that circumstances made completion impossible, which concept could come relevant A. factual impossibility B. General deterrence C. proportionality D. rehabilitation | factual impossibility |
| Which factors can distinguish voluntary manslaughter from murder A. adequate provocation B. probation C. sentencing guidelines D. parole | adequate provocation |
| Which punishment theory argues that a person who violates the rights of others deserves punishment A. retributive theory B. utilitarian theory C. rehabilitation theory D. incapacitation theory | retributive theory |
| two people agree to commit a crime, and each intends that the criminal objective be achieved, which offense does this most closely describe A. conspiracy B. self defense C. parole D. necessity | conspiracy |
| Which situation could support a defense of duress A. a person commits a crime after being forced by a serious threat B. a person commits a crime accidentally C. a person agrees with a friend to commit a crime | a person commits a crime after being forced by a serious threat |
| A defendants actions would not have caused the victims death without those actions occurring, which causation test does this describe A. the But-For Test B. the proportionality test C. the substantial step test D. the reasonableness test | the But-For Test |
| Which of the following is an alternative to imprisonment discussed in Chapter 7 A. probation B. conspiracy C. solicitation D. self defense | probation |
| which situation best illustrates incapacitation A. an offender is in prison, therefore unable to freely commit crimes in the community B. an offender attends an educational program C. a victim participates in mediation D. a defendantclaimsinsanity | an offender is in prison, therefore unable to freely commit crimes in the community |
| Killing occurs after a person intentionally causes another persons death without adequate justification or excuse, which category would apply A. criminal homicide B. manslaughter C. solicitation D. vehicular homicide | criminal homicide |
| which situation best demonstrates restorative justice A. a victim participates in a process designed to address the effects of the offense with the offender and the affected parties B. an offender receives mandatory prison sentence | a victim participates in a process designed to address the effects of the offense with the offender and the affected parties |
| Which of the following would be considered an excuse rather than a justification defense A. self defense B. defense of others C. insanity D. necessity | insanity |
| A person intentionally kills another person after being adequately provoked and losing self control, which offense may be more appropriate than murder A. voluntary manslaughter B. involuntary manslaughter C. conspiracy D. solicitation | voluntary manslaughter |
| which statement best describes mandatory sentencing A. legislator establishes an exact penalty or minimum amount of time that must be served B. the judge has unlimited discretion C. the offender chooses the sentence D. the victim determines | legislator establishes an exact penalty or minimum amount of time that must be served |
| A person is accused of attempting to steal something but discovers that the item cannot legally be stolen under the circumstances, which concept could be relevant A. legal impossibility B. incapacitation C. retribution D. parole | legal impossibility |
| Which circumstance could turn a homicide into first degree murder in jurisdictions that recognize premeditation and deliberation A. the killing was planned beforehand B. the defendant was placed on probation C. the defendant acted negligently | the killing was planned beforehand |
| Which statement best describes sentencing guidelines A. standard established to guide judges in determining sentences B. rules for determining whether someone is insane C. requirements for provoking or approving conspiracy | standard established to guide judges in determining sentences |
| Which situation would most likely involve vehicular manslaughter A. a driver causes a death through gross negligence or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs B. a person uses reasonable force to defend themselves | a driver causes a death through gross negligence or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs |
| Why are alternatives to prison being considered A. courts can no longer impose sentences B. all offenders qualify for probation C. imprisonment has created significant population and financial cost D. criminal law no longer allows imprisonment | imprisonment has created significant population and financial cost |
| Which situation best demonstrates defense of others A. a person abandons an attempted crime B. a person uses reasonable force protecting a person from an unlawful threat C. a person agrees to commit a crime | a person uses reasonable force protecting a person from an unlawful threat |
| Which concept focuses on whether punishment should fit the seriousness of the crime A. conspiracy B. Impossibility C. Proportionality D. solicitation | Proportionality |
| A defendant uses force that is greater than what is reasonably necessary to respond to a threat, which requirement of self-defense may be lacking A. proportionality B. solicitation C. corpus delicti D. rehabilitation | proportionality |
| Which situation best represents an attempt rather than a completed crime A. two people discuss a crime w/o agreeing to commit B. a person takes substantial steps toward committing a crime but fails to complete it C .a person is released on parole | a person takes substantial steps toward committing a crime but fails to complete it |
| Which punishment approach is most considered with restoring moral order by punishing wrongdoing A. general deterrence B. incapacitation C. rehabilitation D. retribution | retribution |
| Conspiracy generally requires an agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful acts True or False | True |
| The felony murder rule can apply when a death occurs during certain inherently dangerous crimes True or False | True |
| Retributive punishment is based on the idea that a wrongdoer deserves punishment True or False | True |
| Solicitation requires a person to successfully complete the crime they asked someone else to commit True or False | False |
| Self defense generally involves considerations of necessity, proportionality, and reasonableness True or False | True |
| Determinate sentencing generally gives judges unlimited discretion to choose any sentence they want True or False | False |
| Voluntary manslaughter is an intentional unlawful killing without malice aforethought True or False | True |
| Rehabilitation is intended to help offenders change so they'll be less likely to commit future crimes True or False | True |
| Under the But-For test the prosecution considers whether the victim would have died without the defendants actions True or False | True |
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