Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Planning a crime in one's head can be a crime in and of itself because it establishes mens rea.
2. One's status (i.e. homelessness, alcoholism) is not a crime.
3. A homeless person is sleeping on a park bench after the park is officially closed. The
sleeping man may be charged with the crime of homelessness.
4. An alcoholic leaves a bar after drinking 5 shots of vodka and 2 pints of beer. She walks down
a public street while removing her clothing. An officer arrests her for disturbing the peace
and public drunkenness. This is an example of a status crime.
5. There must always be specific intent to commit a crime or no prosecution is possible.
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. F
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