Sara learns that her husband Ben is romantically involved with Sara's sister. Angry at Ben and the sister, Sara confronts the two. The more Ben tries to explain his side of the story, the angrier Sara becomes
Finally, Sara throws a table lamp at Ben. The lamp strikes Ben in the head and knocks him unconscious. Ben awakens 30 seconds later but with a cut on his scalp. Sara has committed:
A) terroristic threat. B) deadly conduct.
C) assault with bodily injury. D) aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
C
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The age cohort most prone to commit crime is the _____________ age group.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. When it comes to proving criminal intent in a prosecution for an attempted crime, most courts require the prosecutor to prove at least the level of intent required for the target crime. 2. Legally, there can be no attempt to commit a crime which, by definition, embraces an attempt. 3. An attempt that completes a substantive crime merges into the target offense, making the actor guilty of the target crime but not also the attempt. 4. If the crime solicited is committed or attempted by the solicitee, then the offense of solicitation ordinarily merges into the target crime.
Which of the following is not an area usually covered by police firearms regulations?
A) Requirements for safeguarding the weapon B) Guidelines for carrying the weapon, both on and off duty C) Definition of type and caliber of the weapon D) Limitations on when the weapon may be used
In a retention election, who decides whether a judge has performed well enough to stay on the bench?
A. The president B. The voters C. The senators D. The governor