1. Causation is the link between the ________ and the ________.
A.mental state - act
B.act - harmful result
C.offense - penalty
D.victim - suspect


2. A person may not be convicted of any offense committed when younger than 15 years of age.
A.True
B.False


3. Habitation includes all of the following except:
A.a structure adapted for overnight accommodation of a person
B.a vehicle adapted for overnight accommodation of a person
C.any structure or enclosure designed specifically and only for commercial use
D.each separately secure, or occupied, portion of a structure or building
E.both B & D would not be considered a habitation


4. Effective consent means:
A.consent induced by threat
B.consent by a person legally authorized to act for the owner
C.consent solely to detect the commission of an offense
D.both B & C
E.none of the above


5. A person commits arson if they start a fire or explosion with the intent to destroy or damage a ______, ______, or _______.
A.habitation, property, livestock
B.building, structure, or property
C.habitation, building, vehicle
D.house, office, animal


6. If the pecuniary loss due to damage is less than $20, or causes substantial inconvenience to others, the offense is:
A.Criminal Mischief (Class C)
B.Theft (Class C)
C.Theft (Class B)
D.Criminal Mischief (Class B)


7. What is the primary difference between robbery and theft?
A.the value of the item taken
B.the fact that property was taken from a residence rather than a business
C.the type of entry used
D.the use or attempted use of force


8. What type of entry is necessary in the offense of burglary?
A.the full body of the actor must enter the building
B.the act of breaking must be proven to constitute entering
C.the intrusion of any part of the body, or any physical object attached to the body
D.a bullet fired into a residence


9. John Holmes enters a residence without the effective consent of the owner to steal $75 worth of X-Rated video cassettes. What offense has Holmes committed?
A.Burglary (1st degree felony)
B.Burglary (2nd degree felony)
C.Theft (Class A)
D.Criminal Trespass (Class A)


10. Which of the following is not a club?
A.blackjack
B.nightstick
C.tomahawk
D.all of the above are considered a club


11. A person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his person a handgun, illegal knife, or club. What offense would he be charged with?
A.Prohibited Weapons
B.Possession of Weapon by Felon
C.Unlawful Carrying Weapons
D.No charge may be filed


12. A person agrees with one or more persons to commit a felony; plus an overt act by one or more of them in pursuance of the agreement is committed. This constitutes:
A.Criminal Attempt
B.Criminal Conspiracy
C.Criminal Solicitation
D.All of the above
E.Both A & B are correct


13. A person who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse, may be charged with what grade of assault?
A.Felony (3rd Degree)
B.Misdemeanor (Class A)
C.Misdemeanor (Class B)
D.Misdemeanor (Class C)


14. A person commits this offense if he does an act amounting to more than mere preparation that tends but fails to effect the commission of the offense.
A.Criminal Attempt
B.Criminal Conspiracy
C.Criminal Responsibility
D.Criminal Solicitation


15. ____________ occurs when there is serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.
A.Assault
B.Bodily injury
C.Serious bodily injury
D.Harm


16. An employee of a business steals, over a two week period, a watch worth $150, a TV worth $450, and assorted clothing worth $350. Which grade of theft would he be charged with?
A.Misdemeanor (Class B)
B.Misdemeanor (Class A)
C.Felony (3rd Degree)
D.Felony (2nd Degree)


17. Joe Blow is wet and cold. To escape the weather, he forces his way into a closed business by breaking out a window (damage is $50). Blow should be charged with:
A.Burglary (Felony 2nd Degree)
B.Burglary (Felony 1st Degree)
C.Criminal Mischief (Class A Misdemeanor)
D.Criminal Trespass (Class B Misdemeanor)


18. When a person causes the penetration of the anus or female sexual organ of another person who is not the spouse of the actor by any means, without that person's consent, they have committed the offense of:
A.Assault
B.Sexual Assault
C.Aggravated Sexual Assault
D.Rape


19. A person commits the offense of Public Intoxication if he appears in public under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicant.
A.True
B.False


20. All persons are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, and no person may be convicted of an offense unless each element of the offense is proven. The burden of proof required for a conviction is:
A.Suspicion
B.Reasonable suspicion
C.Reasonable doubt
D.Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
E.Preponderance of the evidence


21. Which of the following Disorderly Conduct offense's is not a class C misdemeanor?
A.fighting with another in a public place
B.displaying a firearm or other deadly weapon in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm
C.uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place
D.exposing one's anus in a public place and careless about whether another may be present who may be offended


22. A person who intentionally takes a shotgun to a polling place on an election day may be charged with what offense?
A.Prohibited Weapon
B.Unlawfully Carrying Weapon
C.Rude Conduct
D.Places Where Weapon Prohibited


23. Dirty Don, an adult, compels Betty, the baby sitter, to submit to sexual intercourse by threatening the Baby's life. Betty is 16, unmarried, and a virgin. Dirty Don may be charged with:
A.Assault
B.Sexual Assault
C.Aggravated Sexual Assault
D.Desecration of a Venerated Object


24. Mr. D intentionally snatches a purse from the shoulder of a little old lady. The purse and contents are worth $150. The lady was not hurt. In fact, it all happened so fast that she didn't realize what was going on. Mr. D should be charged with:
A.Theft (Class B Misdemeanor)
B.Theft (State Jail Felony)
C.Robbery
D.Aggravated Robbery
E.3rd Degree Felony


25. Eddie Murphy shoplifts a video cassette of "Beverly Hills Cop" worth $18.50. While trying to leave the store where the theft occurred, Murphy is confronted by Billy, the store security guard. Murphy strikes Billy in the face, knocking him to the ground and causing Billy to suffer a black eye. Murphy then runs to the parking lot where he is apprehended by Serge, the other security guard. Murphy should be charged with what offense?
A.Assault (Class A)
B.Theft (Class C)
C.Robbery
D.Aggravated Robbery


26. Bob pats Sweet Thing on the rump. Bob knows she might be a little offended but is surprised when she slaps him silly. Bob's actions might result in what charge being filed (Sweet Thing suffered no pain or injury).
A.Assault (Class A)
B.Assault (Class C)
C.Disorderly Conduct (Gesture)
D.No charge may be filed


27. All crimes must have an actus reus (act) and mens reus (mental state).
A.True
B.False


28. Joe abducts the son of the District Court judge. Joe calls the judge, the boy speaks with his daddy, then Joe says "Just think of what could happen if Harry Smith (Joe's brother) is convicted in your court." Joe then releases the boy unhurt at a church. The most serious offense is:
A.False Imprisonment
B.Kidnapping
C.Aggravated Kidnapping
D.Extortion
E.Abduction


29. "Public Place" includes all of the following except:
A.streets
B.highways
C.the common area of a school
D.an apartment


30. C.B. knowingly carries on the front seat of his car a switch blade knife. C.B. should be charged with:
A.Possession of Prohibited Weapon
B.Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon
C.Possession of Weapon by Felon
D.No charge


31. Willie has been sniffing glue. He behavior is such that it suggests he is under the influence of the glue (an intoxicant) in that he now is running down the middle of Easy St. acting like King Kong. Willie should be charged with:
A.Public Lewdness
B.Public Intoxication
C.Invest of Lunacy
D.Cruelty to Animals


32. Vic, the local salesman, refuses to leave a residence after being informed to leave by the owner. Vic is arrested for Criminal Trespass. What penalty group would this fall under?
A.Felony 3rd Degree
B.Misdemeanor Class A
C.Misdemeanor Class B
D.Misdemeanor Class C


33. Which of the following statements is not correct about a "Criminal Episode".
A.A defendant may be prosecuted in a single criminal action for all offenses arising out of same criminal episode.
B.A defendant found guilty in a consolidated prosecution will have the penalties set at the discretion of the presiding judge.
C.The offenses are the repeated commission of the same or similar offenses
D.All of the above are correct statements
E.None of the above are correct statements


34. Tom borrows a large boat (worth $15,000) to have a party in the bay. Tom did not know the owner but did not intend to keep the boat. Upon the return to the dock, Tom is met by the Police and irate owner (who will file charges). What should Tom be charged with?
A.Theft (2nd Degree Felony)
B.Theft (3rd Degree Felony)
C.Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
D.Felony Stupidity
E.Theft (State Jail Felony)


35. Joe, the village bum, finds an expired Master Card in the garbage. He knows the card is expired (and not his) but uses it to purchase a bottle of imported ripple. Joe is guilty of:
A.Theft (3rd Degree Felony)
B.Theft (Class A Misdemeanor)
C.Credit Card Abuse
D.Fraud


36. Allan is drunk and driving a motor vehicle. He strikes Tiny Tim, killing Tim, as Tim is tiptoeing through the intersection of Tulip & Vine. Allan may be charged with:
A.Murder
B.Capital Murder
C.Manslaughter
D.Intoxication Manslaughter


37. The form of criminal homicide normally occurring during a fit of blind rage or sudden passion is:
A.Murder
B.Capital Murder
C.Manslaughter
D.Intoxication Manslaughter
E.Criminally Negligent Homicide


38. It is a defense to prosecution for resisting arrest or search that the arrest or search was unlawful.
A.True
B.False


39. Which one of the following defenses is not considered to be a valid defense in a criminal proceeding?
A.Duress
B.Mistake of fact
C.Intoxication
D.Entrapment


40. Mr. A decides to rob a store. Acting with intent to commit the offense, A points a pistol at the store owner and fires. The owner dies as a result of Mr. A shooting him. Mr. A may be charged with:
A.Involuntary Manslaughter
B.Voluntary Manslaughter
C.Murder
D.Capitol Murder


41. Which of the following is the lowest culpable mental state required if none is prescribed?
A.Intentionally
B.Knowingly
C.Recklessly
D.Criminal Negligence


42. Mr. Bill decides to break into a hardware store. He forces his way into the building and begins to collect items he intends to take. Officer Hand arrives and captures Mr. Bill, who also has a handgun in his belt. Mr. Bill did not have the effective consent of the owner (Mr. Sluggo) to be in the store. The most serious offense Bill may be charged with is:
A.Burglary (State Jail Felony)
B.Burglary (3rd Degree Felony)
C.Criminal Trespass (Class A Misdemeanor)
D.Unlawful Carrying Weapon


43. Granny kicks the dog catcher in the shins because he testified against her in court for violation of the city's leash law. The most serious offense Granny may be charged with:
A.Assault (Class C)
B.Assault (Class A)
C.Retaliation
D.Hindering Proceedings of Court


44. A person commits an offense if, with intent to prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, he obstructs or interferes with the meeting by physical action or verbal utterance. What offense has been committed?
A.Riot
B.Disorderly Conduct
C.Obstructing Public Thoroughfare, Passageway, etc.
D.Disrupting Meeting or Procession
E.None of the above are correct


45. COERCION means a threat, however communicated. Which of the following would not be coercion?
A.preventing another from acquiring information likely to affect his judgment in a transaction
B.to accuse a person of any offense
C.to expose a person to hatred, contempt, or ridicule
D.to take or withhold action as a public servant, or to cause a public servant to take or withhold action
E.all of the above are coercion


46. A person acts __________ if with respect to the nature of his conduct or to a result of his conduct when it is his conscious objective or desire to engage in the conduct or cause the result.
A.Intentionally
B.Knowingly
C.Recklessly
D.with Criminal Negligence


47.
R-1 3.3.2

Proof of a higher degree of culpability than that charged constitutes proof of the culpability needed for conviction of the offense charged.
A.True
B.False



48. ____________ means any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance.
A.Explosive weapon
B.Firearm
C.Handgun
D.Machine gun


49.
R-2 3.3.31

A convicted felon may never possess a firearm.
A.True
B.False



50. Mack intentionally strikes Sam in the head and shoulders with a nightstick. The incident took place in the jail where Mack was booking Sam in. Sam did nothing to provoke Mack except speak poorly about Mack's family heritage. What offense has occurred?
A.Official Misconduct
B.Official Oppression
C.Violation of Civil Rights of Prisoner
D.No offense has occurred - Sam got what he deserved



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