Describe the position the Model Penal Code has taken on territorial aspects of jurisdiction

What will be an ideal response?


• A state adopting the MPC would have jurisdiction if an element of an offense occurred in the state or if there was sufficient evidence to charge an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation related to the offense
• State includes land, water, and air space above
• If victim of a homicide is found in the state, it is presumed death occurred in the state

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Which of the following statements is true of the first juvenile court created by the Illinois legislature?

A. It was based on the belief that children are fully responsible for criminal conduct. B. It was based on the belief that children are incapable of being rehabilitated. C. It was guided by the principles of parens patriae. D. It was guided by the doctrine of erga omnes.

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Which of the following terms means "violent groups?"

a. Boryokudan b. Yakuza c. Kumiin d. Jun-kumiin

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List the three levels of home monitoring

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is not a consequence of designation as a foreign terrorist organization?

A) It is illegal for a person in the U.S. or subject to U.S. jurisdiction to provide funds or material support to a foreign terrorist organization. B) Members of designated foreign terrorist organizations may be deported by the U.S. Department of State without review. C) Representatives and some members of designated foreign terrorist organizations may be denied visas or kept from entering the U.S. if they are aliens. D) U.S. financial institutions are required to block funds of designated foreign terrorist organizations and their agents and report the blockage to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

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