Question 1

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles
-A nutrition defense

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A)   stand your ground laws.
B)   excuse defenses
C)   castle doctrine
D)   entrapment
E)   double jeopardyF)  defense of necessityG)  duressH)  mistake defenseI)  justification defenseJ)  Twinkie defense

Question 2

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles
-Under this doctrine, there is no legal duty to retreat as long as the person is in a place where he or she has a right to be.

Accepted Answer

A)   stand your ground laws.
B)   excuse defenses
C)   castle doctrine
D)   entrapment
E)   double jeopardyF)  defense of necessityG)  duressH)  mistake defenseI)  justification defenseJ)  Twinkie defense

Question 3

Syndrome based defenses address the actor's lack of mental capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Procedural defenses, such as double jeopardy and exceeding the statute of limitations, are elements of constitutional law, but are relevant to criminal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain when duress may be used as a defense.

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for non-serious crimes and tho...

Question 6

The U.S. Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 shifted the burden of proof to whom?

Accepted Answer

A)   The prosecution is required to prove the insanity defense beyond a reasonable doubt.
B)   Neither, it is now a question for the jury to decide.
C)   The defense is required to prove insanity by clear and convincing evidence.
D)   The defense is required to prove insanity beyond a reasonable doubt.

Question 7

Entrapment is justification for criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ALI's Model Penal Code established the substantial __ test.

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The answer of The ALI's Model Penal Code established the...

Question 9

Duress as a defense is very similar to:

Accepted Answer

A)   self-defense.
B)   syndrome/disorders defenses.
C)   diminished responsibility.
D)   incapacity.

Question 10

Criminal responsibility defenses involve admission of guilt, but an excuse from criminal liability because the defendant lacked the mental capacity to form the intent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List the types of mental capacity defenses.

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insanity, infancy, d...

Question 12

Which of the following is the best entrapment defense to any given crime?

Accepted Answer

A)   I committed the crime because the government caused me to commit the crime.
B)   I did not commit the crime because the government caused me to commit conduct that is considered criminal.
C)   I committed the crime because I thought my act was not criminal.
D)   I did not commit the crime because I thought my actions were justifiable.

Question 13

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles
-Ignorance of the law

Accepted Answer

A)   stand your ground laws.
B)   excuse defenses
C)   castle doctrine
D)   entrapment
E)   double jeopardyF)  defense of necessityG)  duressH)  mistake defenseI)  justification defenseJ)  Twinkie defense

Question 14

In federal cases, the U.S. Insanity Defense Reform Act is not meant to bar evidence of mental abnormality from the jury's consideration of mens rea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Defenses to crimes can be grouped into one of the following categories:

Accepted Answer

A)   mental capacity, justification of the use of force, and lack of competency.
B)   lack of presence at the scene, mental capacity, and use of force.
C)   alibi, lack of presence at the scene, and mental capacity.
D)   alibi, lack of presence at the scene, and use of force

Question 16

Self-defense may be divided into the following categories:

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A)   deadly force and force likely to produce great bodily injury.
B)   deadly force and assaulting force.
C)   deadly force and nondeadly force.
D)   force likely to produce great bodily injury and assaulting force.

Question 17

John is attending a college football game. He is rooting for his university which is the visiting team. Anthony is actively rooting for the home team. John gets upset and throws a bag of popcorn at Anthony. Anthony then hits John breaking his nose and knocking out two of John's teeth. Anthony is tried in state criminal court for battery. He justifies his action as self-defense based on the fact that John hit him first with the bag of popcorn. As the prosecutor, how would you rebut the self-defense claim?

Accepted Answer

Self-defense contains the components of ...

Question 18

At common law, a child age __ or older was presumed to have the mental capacity to commit criminal offenses.

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The answer of At common law, a child age __...

Question 19

Discuss the concept of proportionality and the use of force.

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Proportionality requires that ...

Question 20

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles
-Prohibition against being tried twice for same offense.

Accepted Answer

A)   stand your ground laws.
B)   excuse defenses
C)   castle doctrine
D)   entrapment
E)   double jeopardyF)  defense of necessityG)  duressH)  mistake defenseI)  justification defenseJ)  Twinkie defense

Exam 5: Defenses

The U.S. Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 shifted the burden of proof to whom?

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At common law, a child age __ or older was presumed to have the mental capacity to commit criminal offenses.

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Defenses to crimes can be grouped into one of the following categories:

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Procedural defenses, such as double jeopardy and exceeding the statute of limitations, are elements of constitutional law, but are relevant to criminal law.

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Self-defense contains the components of ...
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List the types of mental capacity defenses.

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insanity, infancy, d...
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Discuss the concept of proportionality and the use of force.

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Proportionality requires that ...
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In federal cases, the U.S. Insanity Defense Reform Act is not meant to bar evidence of mental abnormality from the jury's consideration of mens rea.

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Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -Ignorance of the law

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Criminal responsibility defenses involve admission of guilt, but an excuse from criminal liability because the defendant lacked the mental capacity to form the intent.

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Entrapment is justification for criminal behavior.

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Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -Prohibition against being tried twice for same offense.

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Explain when duress may be used as a defense.

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for non-serious crimes and tho...
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The ALI's Model Penal Code established the substantial __ test.

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Duress as a defense is very similar to:

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Syndrome based defenses address the actor's lack of mental capacity.

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Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -Under this doctrine, there is no legal duty to retreat as long as the person is in a place where he or she has a right to be.

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Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -A nutrition defense

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Which of the following is the best entrapment defense to any given crime?

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Self-defense may be divided into the following categories:

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Exam 5: Defenses

The U.S. Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 shifted the burden of proof to whom?

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At common law, a child age __ or older was presumed to have the mental capacity to commit criminal offenses.

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Defenses to crimes can be grouped into one of the following categories:

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Procedural defenses, such as double jeopardy and exceeding the statute of limitations, are elements of constitutional law, but are relevant to criminal law.

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List the types of mental capacity defenses.

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Discuss the concept of proportionality and the use of force.

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In federal cases, the U.S. Insanity Defense Reform Act is not meant to bar evidence of mental abnormality from the jury's consideration of mens rea.

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Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -Ignorance of the law

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Criminal responsibility defenses involve admission of guilt, but an excuse from criminal liability because the defendant lacked the mental capacity to form the intent.

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Entrapment is justification for criminal behavior.

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Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -Prohibition against being tried twice for same offense.

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Explain when duress may be used as a defense.

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The ALI's Model Penal Code established the substantial __ test.

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Duress as a defense is very similar to:

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Syndrome based defenses address the actor's lack of mental capacity.

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Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -Under this doctrine, there is no legal duty to retreat as long as the person is in a place where he or she has a right to be.

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Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -A nutrition defense

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Which of the following is the best entrapment defense to any given crime?

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Self-defense may be divided into the following categories:

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