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Chapter 4

Chapter 4. Matthea Robbins . True or False. Crimes are either classified as felonies or misdemeanors according to the severity to their potential punishment. . True . True or False. 2. Generally , all the jurors must vote for conviction before a person can be convicted of a crime. . True.

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Chapter 4

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  1. Chapter 4 Matthea Robbins

  2. True or False • Crimes are either classified as felonies or misdemeanors according to the severity to their potential punishment.

  3. True

  4. True or False 2. Generally, all the jurors must vote for conviction before a person can be convicted of a crime.

  5. True

  6. True or False 3. It is not a crime to buy property that you know has been stolen.

  7. False

  8. True or False 4. “Falsely making or altering a writing to defraud another” is the definition of the crime of embezzlement.

  9. False It is known as forgery

  10. True or False 5. Generally, what is a crime for an adult is juvenile delinquency for a minor.

  11. True

  12. Multiple Choice 6. Under common law, how were those below the age of seven treated with regard to criminal intent? • Their criminal intent had to be proven in court. • They were presumed incapable of forming criminal intent. • They were treated the same as any other alleged criminal. • None of these

  13. b. They were presumed incapable of forming criminal intent.

  14. Multiple Choice 7. A crime is a punishable offense committed against • The courts • Society • A victim • All of the above

  15. b. Society

  16. Multiple Choice 8. Which of the following parties would not be held to have criminal intent? • The voluntarily intoxicated • The insane • The extremely careless • All of the above would be held to have criminal intent.

  17. b. The insane

  18. Multiple Choice 9. Which of the following is not a potential defense to criminal charges? • Ignorance of the law • Self-defense • Criminal insanity • All of the above are a potential defense to criminal charges.

  19. a. Ignorance of the law

  20. Multiple Choice 10. a search to discover evidence will be deemed reasonable if there is ________ for it. • Immunity • Hazardous potential • Probable cause • Probable consent

  21. c. Probable cause

  22. Completion 11. The conduct of the defendant that violates the statute is referred to as the criminal ______.

  23. act

  24. Completion 12. Russell threw a paper cup out his window at a stoplight. Although Russell can not be placed in jail for littering, he can be severely fined. Littering is a type of criminal offense known as a(n) _______.

  25. infraction

  26. Completion 13. Victor was arrested and accused of a variety of crimes including arson, bribery =, ad conspiracy to commit fraud. Victor and his attorney agree that he will plead guilty to the bribery charges in exchange for having the more serious crimes of arson and conspiracy dropped. This process is known as ____________.

  27. plea bargaining

  28. Completion 14. A crime punishable by confinement in a county or city jail for less than one year, by fine, or both is known as a(n) _________.

  29. misdemeanor

  30. Completion 15. Entering into a building without permission when intending to commit a crime therein is known as __________.

  31. burglary

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