Property Offenses
Amanda is walking down the street when out of nowhere, a masked individual comes running towards her, puts a gun to her head and demands that she hand over her purse and her cell phone. Out of fear, she immediately hands over her purse and her cell phone to the masked individual. What could the masked individual be charged with?
Robbery (specifically, armed robbery or aggravated robbery)
False.
____________ is defined as the practice engaging in sexual activity for payment.
A category of criminal defenses in which the defendant denies committing the crimes or claims that the prosecution lacks sufficient evidence of the defendant’s guilt are called _______ defenses.
negative
Name a synonym for extortion.
Blackmail
Pickpocketing and shoplifting are considered forms of _____________________.
Larceny-theft
_________ consists of law enforcement inducing a person to commit a crime who was NOT predisposed to commit that crime.
Entrapment
Yes, you can be charged whether the drugs are found in your actual possession or constructive possession.
A category of criminal defenses to a criminal charge in which the defendant admits to the criminal act but denies criminal responsibility by claiming an excuse or justification are called ______________ defenses.
affirmative
In Massachusetts, if a theft involves property that is worth more than $250, it is called _______ theft.
grand
Sam makes dozens of fake Louis Vuitton handbags and plans to sell them online as the real thing. What crime has Sam committed?
Counterfeiting
When using the defense of _________, the defendant claims that forces beyond their control required them to make a choice of the lesser of two evils.
Necessity
True of False: In order to be charged and convicted of prostitution, sexual activity must have already occurred.
False!
A criminal defense where the defendant admits to the actus reus of the offense but claims that they made an honest mistake and did not have the required mens rea is called _____.
Mistake of Fact
A defendant cannot be retried for the same crime if acquitted for the offense. If this were to happen, what is this called?
Double jeopardy
In most states, in order to be charged with receiving stolen property, the prosecutor would have to show that 1) you were in possession of property that was stolen and 2)_________________.
You knew the property was stolen or you should have known the property was stolen
What is the statute of limitations for murder in Massachusetts?
There is no statute of limitations for murder
Items closely associated with illegal drug use, such as pipes or syringes, are called ________.
drug paraphernalia
What type of immunity provides complete protection from prosecution by any matter mentioned in the immunized testimony?
Transactional or total immunity
Different states use different tests for insanity. Name one example of a test for insanity.
M’Naughten Rule, the Durham test, irresistible impulse test or the substantial capacity test
Shaun receives a check for $200.00 from his sister. He adds a “0” to the check amount, making the check worth $2,000.00. He then goes to the bank and the bank cashes the check. What crime(s) has Shaun committed?
Forgery and uttering a forged instrument
Massachusetts uses the ________________________ test for insanity.
ALI/MPC/Substantial Capacity Test
In Massachusetts (and many other states), if you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving and you refuse to take a breathalyzer, what will happen?
Your license will be suspended.
If _____ immunity is given, the testimony given by the witness cannot be used against the witness but the prosecutor could still gather additional independent evidence from other sources to use in prosecution.
use
What two common law elements of burglary has Massachusetts retained in their definition of burglary?
Dwelling requirement
Nighttime requirement