Ch. 4 Crimes And Criminal Procedures

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1.

Misdemeanors are crimes punishable by:
- A.
  
  Fines greater than $1000 and more than a year in jail
- B.
  
  House arrest
- C.
  
  Terms at a detention center
- D.
  
  Fines less than $1000 and less than a year in jail
2.

Felonies are crimes punishable by:
- A.
  
  Fines greater than $1000 and more than a year in jail
- B.
  
  House arrest
- C.
  
  Terms at a detention center
- D.
  
  Fines less than $1000 and less than a year in jail
3.

Possible punishments for crime include all of the following except:
- A.
  
  Probation
- B.
  
  Community service
- C.
  
  Jail or prison
- D.
  
  Immobility
4.

Crimes are offenses against society.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

If someone is acquitted of a crime, they are found to be :
- A.
  
  Insane
- B.
  
  Innocent
- C.
  
  Guilty
- D.
  
  Not guilty
6.

The following are all elements of a crime except:
- A.
  
  Duty
- B.
  
  Breach of duty
- C.
  
  Criminal intent
- D.
  
  Conviction
7.

Punishments are imposed on those convicted of crimes for all of the following reasons except to:
- A.
  
  Discourage future negative behavior
- B.
  
  Remove offender from society
- C.
  
  Provide counseling to troubled kids
- D.
  
  Give time to rehabilitate offender to rejoin society
8.

White-collar crimes are also known as:
- A.
  
  Hate crimes
- B.
  
  Business crimes
- C.
  
  Crimes against the government
- D.
  
  Limited crimes
9.

Examples of white collar crimes are:
- A.
  
  Extortion and Theft
- B.
  
  Murder and rape
- C.
  
  Jaywalking and littering
- D.
  
  Speeding and not stopping at a stop sign
10.

Examples of felonies are:
- A.
  
  Speeding and not stopping at stop sign
- B.
  
  Murder and rape
- C.
  
  Jaywalking and littering
- D.
  
  Trespass and indecent exposure
11.

The following are classifications of crimes except
- A.
  
  People
- B.
  
  Property
- C.
  
  Plea bargaining
- D.
  
  Government
12.

What is an "accessory" to the crime?
- A.
  
  The weapon used in the crime
- B.
  
  The explanation of the crime
- C.
  
  Someone with the person who actually commits the crime
- D.
  
  The "get-away" vehicle
13.

The following are defenses to a crime except:
- A.
  
  Insanity
- B.
  
  Immunity
- C.
  
  Alibi
- D.
  
  Ignorance of the law
14.

What is an "alibi"?
- A.
  
  A lie
- B.
  
  Proof that you were somewhere else than the place/time the crime was committed
- C.
  
  A felony
- D.
  
  A crazy person
15.

Plea bargaining is:
- A.
  
  A criminal who begs and pleads for mercy
- B.
  
  The accused agrees to plead guilty and give up their right to a trial in exchange for lighter punishment.
- C.
  
  Sport played in Yemen
- D.
  
  A form of punishment for the criminal
16.

Plea bargaining is used for the following reasons except:
- A.
  
  Reduce number of cases and cost in the court system
- B.
  
  Speed up the conviction of the criminal
- C.
  
  Reduce crowding in the jails
- D.
  
  To give criminals a free education
17.

Use of plea bargaining is often criticized for the reasons shown below except for:
- A.
  
  The guilty get off too easy
- B.
  
  Criminals don't learn their lesson when it is used
- C.
  
  Doesn't discourage future criminal behavior
- D.
  
  Saves time and money in the legal system
18.

"Immunity" is:
- A.
  
  When someone is with someone who commits a crime
- B.
  
  Ignorance of the law
- C.
  
  Illegal
- D.
  
  Protection from prosecution in exchange for providing information on ("ratting out" ) someone else
19.

Self-defense is defined as:
- A.
  
  Use of force to protect yourself, your family, or property are in immediate threat of danger or harm
- B.
  
  Making a deal with the prosecution to reduce your sentence
- C.
  
  Stealing from your employer
- D.
  
  An illegal activity
20.

Who brings the case against a criminal?
- A.
  
  Society= meaning the "state"; prosecution
- B.
  
  Plaintiff
- C.
  
  A judge
- D.
  
  A jury
21.

How many jurors must be in agreement to reach a verdict?
- A.
  
  All
- B.
  
  Half
- C.
  
  3/4
- D.
  
  1/4
22.

The decision reached by a jury is known as a:
- A.
  
  Opinion
- B.
  
  Verdict
- C.
  
  Recommendation
- D.
  
  Immunity
23.

The "state" (prosecution) has the burden of proof, meaning they have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty of the crime. What does this mean?
- A.
  
  Only has to prove the defendant may have committed the crime
- B.
  
  Has the option to plea bargain
- C.
  
  Guilt by reason of insanity
- D.
  
  Leaving no doubt there could be no one else that committed this crime
24.

In a trial, who makes the decision of the punishment for the guilty?
- A.
  
  Jury
- B.
  
  Lawyers
- C.
  
  Prosecutor
- D.
  
  Judge
25.

The verdicts rendered by the jury are either guilty or not guilty.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False