Can You Navigate Los Angeles' LAMC Section 18?
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Which of the following behaviors distinguishes an unlawful assembly from a constitutionally protected protest or demonstration?

  • The refusal to disperse
  • The intent to commit a breach of the peace
  • The gathering of a group
  • The use of force or violence (correct)

    • What is the crime committed when a crowd refuses to obey law enforcement's order to leave a location?

  • Unlawful assembly
  • Failure to disperse (correct)
  • Interfering with a peace officer
  • Riot

    • What distinguishes a riot from an unlawful assembly?

  • The intent to commit a breach of the peace
  • The gathering of a group
  • The refusal to disperse
  • The use of force or violence (correct)

    • Which of the following is true about scheduled drugs?

    <p>Scheduled drugs are illegal to manufacture and possess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a public order crime?

    <p>Exchanging drugs for money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the penalties for possession of scheduled drugs?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from any laws that deprive them from 'life, liberty, or property, without due process of the law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws'?

    <p>Fourteenth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe homelessness and is demonstrated by a person who appears to be transient (moving from place to place) without a clear way to support themselves (unemployed)?

    <p>Vagrancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe standing around without a purpose, and is defined by behaviors (the actus reus) of wandering around or remaining in one area with the specific intent to gamble, beg, or engage in prostitution?

    <p>Loitering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe laws that prohibit sitting or lying on public streets and sidewalks, forcing individuals to move about?

    <p>Sit-lie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which of the following is true about the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC)?

    <p>It was originally deemed unconstitutional in 2006.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the actus reus element required for prostitution in many states?

    <p>Offering sexual conduct for money, property, or anything of value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mens rea element required for prostitution?

    <p>Strict liability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of modern drug statutes that focus on rehabilitation for nonviolent drug offenders?

    <p>To reduce reoffending.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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