4A
Crimes
5A
Jurisdiction
General Civ Pro
100

What is the standard that police need for a Terry stop?

reasonable suspicion of criminal activity based on articulable facts

100

When is involuntary intoxication a defense?

To specific intent crimes

100

Is the 5A right to counsel offense specific?

No

100

Are rules for the tolling of statutes of limitations substantive or procedural for Erie?

Substantive

100

Are any cross claims compulsory? Yes or No

No

200

When an officer stops a car that has three passengers in it, do the passengers have standing to raise a wrongful stop claim?

 Yes. The officer “seized” all occupants when stopping the car.

200

______ is permitted to prevent or terminate an unlawful entry or attack on one’s dwelling

Non-deadly force

200

What happens when you invoke the right to silence?

Police must cease ALL questions

200

What is the “test” for supplemental jurisdiction?

Common nucleus of operative fact

200

What is the standard on appeal for a grant of SJ?

De novo

300

True or False: Police may enter your property and curtilage without a warrant.

True. Police have a license to enter curtilage just as any citizen would, but cannot extend past that implied license.

300

What are the elements for conspiracy?

  • (1) An agreement between two or more people
  • (2) Intent to enter into the agreement
  • (3) Intent to commit the target crime or pursue the unlawful objective
  • (4) An overt act in furtherance of the target crime
300

When does double jeopardy attach?

Jury trial: once jury is impaneled and sworn in

Bench trial: once first witness is sworn in

Pleas: once court accepts plea

300

What are the three ‘fairness factors’ when analyzing whether a court has PJ over a defendant?

  1. Burden on the defendant and witnesses 

  2. State’s interest in rendering a decision

  3. Plaintiff’s interest in litigating in that forum state 

300

When must a notice of appeal be filed?

Within 30 days of final judgment with the District Court

400

Police obtain a search warrant at a residence looking for a wanted fugitive. Upon the search, they find Bob, who is just a friend that stopped by for a beer. Can the police search or detain Bob?

They can detain Bob but not search him because he was unnamed in the warrant. 

400

What intent is necessary for accomplice liability?

Accomplice has the intent to assist the principal in the commission of the crime and the intent that the principal commit the crime.

400

Does the police have to re-warn you of Miranda warnings after invoking a right to silence?

Yes, police may resume questions after a significant period concerning unrelated crimes

400

When a defendant wants to remove a case from state court to federal court, they file a Notice of Removal in this court first.

Federal court

400

What choice of law rules govern when venue is transferred from an originally IMPROPER venue?

Transferee’s choice of law rules

500

 Name all six exceptions to the warrant requirement.

1) search incident to arrest, 2) automobile, 3) consent, 4) Terry stop, 5) exigent circumstances (emergency), and 6) plain view

500

When is an “overt act” sufficient for attempt?

Common law (proximity test) = act must be dangerously close to successful completion. Modern law (substantial step) = act must be a substantial step in course of conduct planned

500

What is a 'different offense' permitted under double jeopardy?

offenses are different if conviction for one offense requires proof of an element not included in the other

500

For purposes of General Jurisdiction, where are class actions considered ‘at home’?

Where the named representative is domiciled

500

What choice of law rules govern when venue is transferred due to a forum selection clause?

Transferee’s choice of law rules