Criminal Law Essentials Quiz

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What does the principle of equal protection under the law ensure?

Individuals are protected from being detained arbitrarily.
All people must adhere to the same laws regardless of their background. (correct)
Only certain groups can seek legal remedies in court.
People are judged based on the severity of their race or ethnicity.

Which of the following is not an element required to establish a crime?

A witness statement (correct)
Actus Reus
Mens Rea
Concurrence

Which landmark decision is most likely to have significant implications for the interpretation of criminal law?

A ruling against a civil rights violation
A case involving minor traffic violations
A decision that sets a legal precedent (correct)
A case involving legal interpretations of commercial disputes

Which defense strategy allows an accused person to show they were not present during the crime?

Alibi defense (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'habeas corpus' refer to?

The right to challenge the legality of one's detention. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the mens rea requirement in criminal law?

It establishes the intention behind a criminal act. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an excuse defense?

Age (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the concurrence requirement in criminal law entail?

The actus reus and mens rea must happen simultaneously. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary consideration for Crown attorneys when deciding to prosecute a case?

Is there a reasonable likelihood of conviction? (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens during a preliminary inquiry or hearing?

Evidence is presented to determine if there is enough to go to trial (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors may lead to a denial of bail?

The accused is considered a flight risk (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key questions that Crown attorneys consider before prosecuting a case?

Is there a reasonable likelihood of conviction and is it in the public interest? (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of police during the investigation of a crime?

To gather evidence and apprehend suspects (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of offense do Crown prosecutors have the discretion to choose when proceeding with a case?

Summary or indictable offenses (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the criminal justice process, what is typically the result of plea negotiations?

Most cases are resolved without proceeding to trial (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the obligation of the police when an individual is charged with a crime?

To bring the accused before a judge within 24 hours (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the defense strategy that argues an accused was not aware they were committing a crime?

Mistake (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which defense allows a defendant to avoid conviction by proving they were too intoxicated to control their actions?

Self-induced extreme intoxication (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under which defense can a person argue that they committed a crime to prevent a more serious harm?

Necessity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must an accused demonstrate for a defense of involuntary intoxication to be accepted?

They unknowingly consumed an intoxicating substance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which defense involves claiming that one's actions were a response to being threatened?

Duress (D) Signup and view all the answers

How often are defendants found not criminally responsible due to mental disorder in homicide cases?

About two a year (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is entrapment in the context of defense strategies?

A method where police persuade someone to commit a crime (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the defense of consent, what must defendants argue when accused of assault?

The victim was a willing participant (B) Signup and view all the answers

Actus Reus

The criminal act itself, part of the three elements of a crime.

Mens Rea

The criminal intention or guilty mind, part of the three elements of a crime.

Concurrence

The actus reus (criminal act) and mens rea (guilty mind) must happen at the same time in a crime.

Excuse Defence

A legal defense where the defendant admits to the act but claims their actions were justified due to circumstances.