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What constitutes disarming a police officer under the law?
Which of the following accurately describes Assault 1st degree?
What is the penalty for Manslaughter 2nd degree if it involves delivering narcotics causing death?
What is required for an action to be classified as Stalking 1st degree?
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Which statement best describes Fetal Homicide 3rd degree?
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What characterizes Criminal Abuse 1st degree?
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Which situation qualifies as a class C felony regarding Strangulation First?
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What does the legal definition of Kidnapping involve?
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What differentiates Rape 2nd from Rape 3rd?
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What is considered Men's Rea in relation to Criminal Abuse 3rd degree?
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What is the classification of burglary when someone is armed with a deadly weapon and causes physical injury to a non-participant?
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What class felony involves criminal mischief for a loss of $1000 or more?
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What is considered unlawful electronic means to engage in sexual activities with a minor classified as?
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What acts constitute a class B misdemeanor in terms of resisting arrest?
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What is the classification for intentionally exposing one's genitals to cause alarm to a person aged 18?
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What is the classification for theft by unlawful taking when the value exceeds $500?
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What constitutes a class C felony in relation to rioting?
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What is the penalty for abandoning a corpse with the intention to outrage family sensibilities?
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What is the classification for a person who escapes custody using force?
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What does 'promoting contraband second' imply regarding the type of contraband?
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What is the minimum imprisonment duration classified as a felony?
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Which mental state indicates that the accused is aware of the consequences of their actions but disregards them?
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What type of liability does not require a culpable mental state?
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In the context of criminal law, what does criminal conspiracy involve?
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What defines Serious Physical Injury for a victim aged 12 years or younger?
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What is the classification of criminal attempt if the crime being attempted is a class A felony?
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Which statement best describes criminal solicitation?
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What is the classification of engaging in organized crime unless it involves retail theft?
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How many persons define an organized criminal syndicate?
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What does the mental state of recklessly indicate about the accused's perception of risk?
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Study Notes
Felonies and Misdemeanors
- Felony is defined as imprisonment for at least 1 year.
- The Commonwealth must prove every element of a felony case beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A violation (excluding traffic offenses) is punishable by a fine.
Serious Physical Injury
- For victims aged 12 or younger, serious physical injury includes burns and bruises not considered serious in adults.
Mental States
- Intentionally: Objective is to cause a result or engage in specific conduct.
- Knowingly: The accused is aware of the conduct's nature.
- Wantonly: The accused disregards known consequences.
- Recklessly: Fails to perceive substantial and unjustifiable risk.
- Absolute Liability: No culpable mental state required.
Criminal Attempts and Conspiracies
- Criminal attempt involves taking a substantial step towards the crime even if not completed; classified as a Class B felony for Class A felonies.
- Criminal solicitation encourages another to commit a crime intentionally.
- Criminal conspiracy includes agreeing to aid in committing a crime.
- Criminal facilitation involves providing means to commit a crime knowingly.
Organized Crime
- Engaging in organized crime is typically a Class B felony; retail theft reduces it to a Class C felony.
- An organized criminal syndicate consists of three or more individuals, or two for retail theft.
Homicide and Assault
- Murder: Charged for extreme indifference to human life via vehicle operation.
- Manslaughter: First-degree involves causing death while attempting serious injury; second-degree includes wantonly causing death.
- Reckless Homicide: Causing death recklessly is a Class D felony.
- Fetal Homicide: Various degrees exist, with first being intent to kill an unborn child.
Assault Definitions
- Assault 1st: Intentional serious injury with a deadly weapon (Class B felony).
- Assault 2nd: Intentional or wanton serious injury (Class C felony).
- Assault 3rd: Reckless injury or attempted injury to a peace officer (Class D felony).
- Assault 4th: Wanton or intentional physical injury (Class A misdemeanor).
Additional Offenses
- Menacing: Placing someone in fear of imminent injury (Class B misdemeanor).
- Strangulation: It's illegal to apply pressure to someone's throat or neck (Class C felony).
- Stalking: Various degrees based on intent and threats made.
Kidnapping and Related Crimes
- Kidnapping: Unlawfully restraining someone for ransom.
- Custodial Interference: Wrongfully taking a child or mentally incapacitated person (Class D felony).
Sexual Offenses
- Rape: First-degree is forcible sexual intercourse involving helpless victims; various degrees apply based on victim's age and capability to consent.
- Sodomy: Dealing with non-consensual sexual acts, classified similarly to rape.
Property Crimes
- Burglary: First-degree involves breaking into a building with a weapon; varying degrees based on circumstances.
- Criminal Mischief: Intentionally damaging property, classified by the monetary loss incurred.
Theft and Robbery
- Theft: Defined by value and circumstances of taking property.
- Robbery 1st: Involves threats or physical harm during theft; classified by the use of weapons.
Miscellaneous Offenses
- Promoting Contraband: Introducing dangerous items into facilities is a Class D felony.
- Escape: Varies from using force to simply fleeing from custody.
- Disorderly Conduct: Ranges from causing public disorder to unlawful assembly.
Animal and Corpse Offenses
- Cruelty to Animals: Involves knowingly causing a dog to fight (Class D felony).
- Abuse of a Corpse: Mistreatment of a corpse (Class D felony).
Legal Process and Intimidation
- Intimidation of participants in legal processes using threats is illegal.
- Riot: Involves participating in violent public disturbances; various penalties depending on injuries or damages caused.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of criminal law, including definitions of felonies, the burden of proof, and classifications of injury in relation to victims. This quiz covers important concepts that are essential for understanding legal principles in criminal cases.
