Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Ann and Sue entered into a conspiracy to commit murder. At trial, Sue was found not guilty by reason of insanity. As a result, under the Model Penal Code, Ann should also be acquitted of conspiracy.
2. Walt planned to go on a crime spree breaking into cars late at night. In furtherance of his plan, he bought a crowbar to break into the cars and dark clothes to wear. The day of his planned crime spree, Walt had a change of heart and decided not to break into any cars. He also returned the items he purchased. As a result, Walt has a legitimate defense to a charge of attempted burglary.
3. One difference between various states’ statutes on conspiracy is whether an overt act is required to carry out the conspiracy.
4. The Model Penal Code incorporates the Gebardi rule.
5. The doctrine of inherent impossibility prohibits punishing an individual for a crime that does not exist.
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False
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a. that drug offenders are afflicted with a biological disease that causes drug addiction b. that psychological factors contribute to drug abuse and so abusers should have medical treatment in all cases c. that drug offenders intentionally choose their addictive behaviors and therefore the crimes that often follow d. that drug offenders need to learn social skills in order to avoid further addictive behaviors
Police use informants to solve certain crimes. Which person below falls under the typical definition of an informant
A. Anyone who provides information of an investigative nature to law enforcement. B. Victims. C. Complainants in cases where the complainant is also the victim, especially in crimes against persons. D. All of the above are considered informants
______ may involve the intentional touching, either directly or through the clothing, without consent. It can also include the perpetrator forcing a person to touch them.
a. Unwanted sexual contact b. Noncontact sexual abuse c. Forcible sexual coercion d. Sexual coercion
The U.S. Constitution is the highest authority in criminal procedure; it is what is called a court of ______ _______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word