Understanding Criminal Law: Sources and Elements

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the principle of actus reus in criminal law?

A person encourages his friend to commit a burglary, providing detailed plans and necessary tools. However, he does not participate in the actual break-in. Under criminal law, what role does this person likely play?

Which of the following actions would most likely be classified as manslaughter rather than murder?

What is the key difference between larceny and robbery under common criminal offenses?

In a criminal trial, the prosecution must prove that the defendant's actions directly caused the harm. Which element of a crime does this refer to?

Which of the following scenarios exemplifies the concept of mens rea?

A state legislature passes a new law making it a felony to possess a certain type of weapon. This law is an example of which source of criminal law?

A person is arrested for allegedly committing a crime. What is the primary purpose of the arraignment?

A man is arrested for robbery, but police obtained the evidence through an illegal search. Which rule would likely prevent this evidence from being used in court?

Which of the following best describes the primary focus of the juvenile justice system?

A company CEO uses non-public information to trade stocks for personal gain. This is an example of what type of crime?

A person is coerced into committing a crime because they were under the threat of immediate danger. Which defense would they most likely use?

Which constitutional amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?

A judge sentences a convicted thief to community service and orders them to attend a job training program. Which goal of sentencing is the judge primarily trying to achieve?

In a criminal trial, who has the burden of proving the defendant's guilt?

What is the legal term for asking someone else to commit a crime?

A man is found not guilty of armed robbery. The prosecution attempts to try him again for the same robbery. Which constitutional principle prevents this?

A person uses a computer to steal someone's identity and open fraudulent credit accounts. This is an example of:

A state law allows a homeowner to use deadly force against an intruder, even if they could safely retreat. This is an example of:

A group agrees to rob a bank, and they buy weapons and plan the heist, but are arrested before they actually attempt the robbery. They can be charged with:

Which of the following describes a crime that does not require proof of criminal intent (mens rea) to establish guilt?

Rights read to a suspect informing them of their right to remain silent and to an attorney are known as:

A person genuinely believes they are acting in self-defense, using force against someone they perceive as an imminent threat, but their perception is mistaken, this is an example of: