Homicide
Manslaughter
Felony Murder
Self-Defense
FUN
100

What are the two fundamental elements of a criminal offense?

What is mens rea and actus rea

100

Which criminal offense is more culpable, voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter?

What is voluntary manslaughter 

100

What is a felony?

What is the most serious criminal offense that results in jail time of more than one year

100
What category does self-defense fall into?

What is a justification 

100

What exam do you need to complete in order to apply for admission to law school 

What is the LSAT 

200

What is found in murder that is not found in manslaughter?

What is malice

200

What criminal offense uses reckless to describe the conduct of the actor?

What is involuntary manslaughter
200

What is an inherently dangerous felony?

What is arson, burglary, rape, kidnapping

200

If Joe starts the fight what is Joe known as?

What is the initial aggressor 

200

What sport do Alex and Ana enjoy?

What is running 

300

What is malice?

What is the desire to do evil 

300
Which rules are most states following when charging a criminal offense such as manslaughter?

What is the modern majority rules 

300

Is speeding and texting a felony?

What is a misdemeanor 

300

If Joe fights to protect his son from being killed what defense can Joe claim? Or may Joe not claim a defense?

What is self defense 

300

What law school do Alex and Ana attend?

What is Loyola University Chicago School of Law

400

What is the main difference between 1st degree murder and second degree murder?

What is premeditation 

400

What criminal offense involves heat of passion or adequate provocation?

What is voluntary manslaughter 

400

Dan and Joe rob a grocery store. Joe waits outside while Dan robs the store. While robbing the store Dan becomes paranoid and shoots the cashier killing her instantly. What is Joe charged with?

What is felony murder?

400

Under MPC when is the initial aggressor allowed to engage in the use of deadly force? 

What is never 

400

How many times can a law student sit for the bar exam?

What is unlimited 

500

What are the elements of first degree murder? Hint: four elements 

What is knowingly/intentionally/ purposefully with deliberation or premeditation causes another persons death with malice 

500

Joe drank 17 beers before leaving the bar. He decides to drive himself home. Unfortunately, Joe's level of intoxication causes him to drive onto the sidewalk killing Jane. What criminal offense will Joe likely be charged with?

What is involuntary manslaughter 

500

What are the elements to felony murder?

What is an (1) inherently dangerous felony that is (2) independent of the killing,(3) resulting in the death of someone while in commission of the felony, and (4) death is close in time and place 

500

In what premise does protect your castle apply?

What is your home 

500

Law School grading scale is called?

What is the curve