Criminal Charges Quiz

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Based on the information provided, what charges are Ebony and Ivory likely to face?

Robbery
Assault
Possession of an imitation firearm
All of the above (correct)

What did Ebony use to intimidate the store owner during the robbery?

A knife
An imitation toy gun (correct)
A real gun
Her physical strength

How did Ivory force the shop assistant to hand over the money?

By using physical force (correct)
By pretending to have a gun
By convincing her with persuasive words
By threatening her with a knife

What day did Ebony rob the liquor store?

Thursday (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where are Ebony and Ivory being held for questioning?

Coburg police station (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of charges are Ebony and Ivory likely to face? Provide a reference to the statute and case law.

Ebony is likely to face charges of robbery, as she used an imitation toy gun to intimidate the store owner and stole 12 bottles of Jack Daniels. Ivory is likely to face charges of robbery and assault, as he physically forced the shop assistant to hand over the money by shoving her in the chest. The specific charges may vary depending on the jurisdiction. The applicable statute is [insert relevant statute] and the case law reference is [insert relevant case law]. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ebony's defense for the robbery charge? Explain.

Ebony's defense for the robbery charge may be that she used an imitation toy gun, which could argue that she did not possess a real weapon and therefore did not commit a true robbery. However, the effectiveness of this defense would depend on the specific laws and interpretation of the jurisdiction. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ivory's defense for the robbery and assault charges? Explain.

Ivory's defense for the robbery charge may be that he did not use any actual physical force to obtain the money, but rather intimidated the shop assistant through verbal threats. His defense for the assault charge may be that he did not intend to cause any harm to the shop assistant when he shoved her, and that it was a mere act of intimidation. However, the effectiveness of these defenses would depend on the specific laws and interpretation of the jurisdiction. Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential penalties for Ebony if she is convicted of robbery? Provide a reference to the statute.

The potential penalties for Ebony if she is convicted of robbery may include imprisonment, fines, or both. The specific penalties would depend on the jurisdiction and the circumstances of the case. The applicable statute is [insert relevant statute]. Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential penalties for Ivory if he is convicted of robbery and assault? Provide a reference to the statute.

The potential penalties for Ivory if he is convicted of robbery and assault may include imprisonment, fines, or both. The specific penalties would depend on the jurisdiction and the circumstances of the case. The applicable statute is [insert relevant statute]. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Robbery

The crime of taking property from a person or place by force or threat of force.

Assault

Intentionally causing physical harm to another person.