True/False
Multiple Choice
Completion
Terms
Cases
100
A crime is an offense against the public good.
True
100
The unlawful killing of another without malice aforethought is a) 1st degree murder b) 2nd degree murder c) justifiable homicide d) manslaughter
What is d
100
The person being tried for a crime
What is the defendant
100
The failur of the defendant to provide the plaintiff a required degree of care.
What is breach of duty
100
John is driving down the street talking on the phone when the car ahead of him stops suddenly. He crashes into the car. What court would probably provide remedy for the owner of the car he hit?
What is civil
200
Motive is an essential part of any crime.
False
200
The government is always the plaintiff in _______ cases. a) self-defense b)criminal c) civil d) never the plaintiff
What is b
200
A crime that is serious that can result in several years in jail is a
What is a felony
200
legal connection between unreasonable conduct and the resulting harm assumption of risk, contributory negligence or proximate cause
What is proximate cause
200
Jeffery is taking the night deposit to the bank. He forgot to get cash and decides to "borrow" $500 from the deposit. He plans to pay it back tomorrow. What if any crime has he committed and what court would the case be heard in?
What is embezzlement, criminal
300
If one acts carelessly and there is no actual injury or money loss, they can still have to pay damages.
False
300
Wrongful taking of property that has been entrusted to you is a. embezzlement b. shoplifting c. justified d. robbery
What is A
300
The two elements that define a crime are the state of mine and the
What is criminal act
300
plaintiff's knowledge and acceptance of risk comparative negligence, assumption of risk, defamation
What is assumption of risk
300
Fred is going to be 18 on Friday. He decides on Monday to take a video equipment from the local store. He gets caught. Which court will he be tried in? What will he be charged with?
What is shoplifting. He could be tried as an adult but unless the amount was large he would probably be tried as a juvenile.
400
A jury in a civil case must come to a unanimous decision.
What is false
400
People that are involved in extremely dangerous activities may be held liable even without negligence under this a. assumption of risk b. unintentional liability c. strict liability d. defamation
What is c
400
The act of forcibly taking something of value from an individual
What is robbery
400
behavior by the plaintiff that helps cause injuries proximate cause, contributory negligence, or comparative negligence
What is contributory negligence
400
Samantha told a lot of people that Sid was arrested for a major crime. Sid lost his job over the rumor. What if anything is Samantha guilty of?
What is slander
500
Ignorance of the law is never a defense for violating a law.
What is true
500
A false statement made to a 3rd party is a. defamation b. breach of duty c. libel d. slander
What is d
500
Breaking and entering with the idea of taking merchandise.
What is burglary
500
Unlawful touching of another person
What is battery
500
Jeff is involved a burglary when the owner comes home. Jeff gets nervous and ends up shooting the owner of the home. Jeff gets caught. What will he most likely be charged with first degree murder, second degree murder or manslaughter?
What is first degree murder (because he was in the act of committing a felony)
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