Criminal Law: Mens Rea, Homicide, and Property Crimes

What does a guilty state of mind generally not include?

Acts done negligently.

What is an example of a motive?

Cecil took the meat because he was hungry.

What crime is Marino guilty of when selling alcohol to an underage Michael?

A crime whether or not Marino believed Michael to be underage.

What is an example of a federal crime?

Smoking in an airplane bathroom.

What is a crime for which the potential penalty is imprisonment for more than one year?

A felony.

Who will be charged with a different crime from the principal?

Accessory after the fact.

If Marco hires John to kill his wife, what is Marco considered?

Accessory before the fact.

What does the crime of attempt require?

The intent to commit a crime and some substantial step towards committing the crime.

What crime has Gabriel committed if he agrees to rob a bank but does not take action?

No crime.

What is a criticism of making conspiracy a crime?

It is a threat to free speech and association.

What is excusable homicide?

Not a crime.

Why were the degrees of murder created?

To reflect the killer's state of mind or circumstances surrounding the killing.

What crime has George committed if he kills Leon immediately after learning about the abuse?

Voluntary manslaughter.

What crime has George committed if he kills Leon after going to court?

Murder in the first degree.

What is one of the leading causes of teen deaths in the United States?

Suicide.

What is the current difference between criminal assault and battery?

Has no practical difference.

What crime has Martin committed by having sex with a developmentally disabled woman?

Rape.

What is Jane guilty of after having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old?

Statutory rape.

What do rape shield laws prohibit?

Rape defendants from presenting evidence about the victim's sexual history.

What crime has Samson committed if he has sex with Janine while she is passed out?

Acquaintance rape.

What is an example of non-criminal killing?

War killings.

What is first-degree murder?

Planning out the murder of Abe Lincoln.

What is second-degree murder?

Hitting a home intruder with a bat but accidentally killing him.

What is felony murder?

Civilian gets shot accidentally in a bank robbery.

What is voluntary manslaughter?

Husband beats a man to death after finding him with his wife.

What is involuntary manslaughter?

Accidental death while playing with a gun and not calling for help.

What is an example of negligence?

Texting and driving & hitting and killing a civilian.

What has happened to traditional property crimes in recent years?

They have decreased due to better crime prevention behaviors.

What crime has Vishwa committed by taking $150 from student organization funds?

Embezzlement.

What crime has Shinone committed by entering Tom's house through a window?

Burglary.

What is required for the guilty state of mind in receiving stolen property?

To know or have reason to believe the property is stolen.

What crime has Sumatra committed by hot-wiring a car?

Unauthorized use of a vehicle.

What should Liu do if he receives a suspicious call from his credit card security company?

Hang up and call his credit card company using the number on his bill.

Does the federal requirement for public schools to provide filtering software violate free speech rights?

No, it does not violate freedom of speech rights.

What law has JJ violated by falsely reporting a killing?

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986.

What crime has Akbar committed by installing software on multiple computers?

Copyright violation.