Public order crimes are those that
a. have been determined not to cause social harm
b. cause some social harm, though there is debate surrounding whether it is sufficient to justify regulation by the criminal justice system
c. cause a great deal of harm and physical injury in comparison to other categories of criminality
d. are clearly “victimless”
b. cause some social harm, though there is debate surrounding whether it is sufficient to justify regulation by the criminal justice system
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Which is the decision of the jury in a jury trial or of a judicial officer in a nonjury trial and decides the guilt or innocence of a defendant?
a. Plea b. Arraignment c. ROR d. Verdict
Memories that consist of episodes recalled from a person's life are referred to as what?
a. Autobiographical memories b. Regressed memories c. Didactic memories d. Literal memories
All of the following are components of the actus reus of conspiracy EXCEPT ______.
a. entering into an agreement b. to commit a crime c. an overt act in furtherance of the agreement d. the completion of a criminal act
Demitri has noticed a friend of his talking to his girlfriend. He can be very jealous. One day he decides to teach this friend a lesson. Demitri takes his baseball hat and hits the boy on the head. The boy falls to the ground and Demitri continues to hit him. Upon the realization that the boy is falling in and out of consciousness he calls 911 because he had no intention to cause such severe injury. If he faces criminal charges for beating his friend will he be able to successfully use the defense of abandonment?
a. Yes, he stopped hitting the boy as soon as he realized the extent of his injuries. b. Yes, abandonment is available to those who renounce their criminal conduct before the completion of the crime. c. No, because Demitri didn’t take the boy to the hospital himself. d. No, because Demitri completed the crime and is simply feeling regret about his actions.