Dr. Cummings-crime Scene Procedures: Practice Quiz
Instructions: Choose the most appropriate answer for each question. Please, only one answer per question. You will have 15 minutes to complete this quiz in its entirety. There are a total of 10 questions worth 10 points each. Good luck.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
According to Florida Statue 812.014, a person commits a __________ if he or she knowingly obtains or uses, or endeavors to obtain or use, the property of another with intent to either temporarily or permanently deprive the other person of the right to the property or a benefit from the property?
- A.
A robbery
- B.
A burglary
- C.
A theft
- D.
A criminal mischief
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. A theftExplanation
According to Florida Statue 812.014, a person commits a theft if he or she knowingly obtains or uses, or endeavors to obtain or use, the property of another with intent to either temporarily or permanently deprive the other person of the right to the property or a benefit from the property. This means that taking someone else's property without their permission, with the intention of keeping it for oneself or denying the owner any benefit from it, is considered theft.Rate this question:
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- 2.
According to Florida Statue 812.13, ___________ means the taking of money or other property which may be the subject of larceny from the person or custody of another, with intent to either permanently or temporarily deprive the person or the owner of the money or other property, when in the course of the taking there is the use of force, violence, assault, or putting in fear?
- A.
A robbery
- B.
A burglary
- C.
A theft
- D.
A criminal mischief
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. A robberyExplanation
According to Florida Statue 812.13, a robbery means the taking of money or other property which may be the subject of larceny from the person or custody of another, with intent to either permanently or temporarily deprive the person or the owner of the money or other property, when in the course of the taking there is the use of force, violence, assault, or putting in fear. This definition aligns with the characteristics described in the question, making "a robbery" the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
According to Forida Statue 812.133, ___________ means the taking of a motor vehicle which may be the subject of larceny from the person or custody of another, with intent to either permanently or temporarily deprive the person or the owner of the motor vehicle, when in the course of the taking there is the use of force, violence, assault, or putting in fear?
- A.
A robbery
- B.
An auto burglary
- C.
A carjacking
- D.
A theft
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. A carjackingExplanation
According to Florida Statue 812.133, carjacking refers to the act of taking a motor vehicle from the person or custody of another, with the intention of either permanently or temporarily depriving the person or owner of the vehicle. This act involves the use of force, violence, assault, or putting the victim in fear. Therefore, the correct answer is a carjacking.Rate this question:
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- 4.
According to Forida Statue 812.135, ________ means any robbery that occurs when the offender enters a dwelling with the intent to commit a robbery, and does commit a robbery of the occupants therein?
- A.
A home invasion robbery
- B.
A robbery
- C.
An aggravated assault
- D.
An assault
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. A home invasion robberyExplanation
According to Florida Statue 812.135, a home invasion robbery refers to a robbery that occurs when the offender enters a dwelling with the intent to commit a robbery and does commit a robbery of the occupants therein. This term specifically describes a robbery that takes place within a home, distinguishing it from other types of robberies that may occur in different settings.Rate this question:
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- 5.
According to Florida Statue 806.13, a person commits the offense of ___________ if he or she willfully and maliciously injures or damages by an means any real or personal property belonging to another, including, but not limited to, the placement of graffiti thereon or other acts of vandalism thereto?
- A.
A robbery
- B.
A burglary
- C.
A theft
- D.
A criminal mischief
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. A criminal mischiefExplanation
According to Florida Statue 806.13, a person commits the offense of criminal mischief if he or she willfully and maliciously injures or damages by any means any real or personal property belonging to another, including, but not limited to, the placement of graffiti thereon or other acts of vandalism thereto. This means that the correct answer is "a criminal mischief" as it accurately describes the offense mentioned in the statute.Rate this question:
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- 6.
According to Florida Statue 810.02, __________ means entering or remaining in a dwelling, a structure, or a conveyance with the intent to commit an offense therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the defendant is licensed or invited to enter or remain?
- A.
A robbery
- B.
A burglary
- C.
A theft
- D.
A home invasion robbery
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. A burglaryExplanation
According to Florida Statue 810.02, burglary means entering or remaining in a dwelling, a structure, or a conveyance with the intent to commit an offense therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the defendant is licensed or invited to enter or remain.Rate this question:
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- 7.
According to Forida Statue 810.08, _________ means whoever, without being authorized, licensed, or invited, willfully enters or remains in any structure or conveyance, or, having been authorized, licensed, or invited, is warned by the owner or lessee of the premises, or by a person authorized by the owner or lessee, to depart and refuses to do so?
- A.
A burglary
- B.
A theft
- C.
A criminal mischief
- D.
A trespass
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. A trespassExplanation
According to Florida Statue 810.08, a trespass means whoever, without being authorized, licensed, or invited, willfully enters or remains in any structure or conveyance, or, having been authorized, licensed, or invited, is warned by the owner or lessee of the premises, or by a person authorized by the owner or lessee, to depart and refuses to do so. This definition clearly describes the act of trespassing, which involves entering or remaining in a property without permission and refusing to leave when requested to do so.Rate this question:
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- 8.
According to Florida Statue 812.019, any person who traffics in, or endeavors to traffic in, property that he or she knows or should know was stolen is guilty of _________?
- A.
A robbery
- B.
A theft
- C.
Dealing in stolen property
- D.
A criminal mischief
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Dealing in stolen propertyExplanation
According to Florida Statue 812.019, any person who traffics in, or endeavors to traffic in, property that he or she knows or should know was stolen is guilty of "dealing in stolen property." This means that if someone knowingly participates in the buying, selling, or transferring of stolen goods, they can be charged with this offense. It is important to note that this charge is separate from robbery or theft, as it specifically focuses on the act of trafficking in stolen property.Rate this question:
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- 9.
According to Florida Statue 784.011, _________ is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person that such violence is imminent?
- A.
A battery
- B.
An assault
- C.
A criminal mischief
- D.
An aggravated battery
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. An assaultExplanation
According to Florida Statue 784.011, an assault is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person that such violence is imminent. This means that an assault involves the intentional act of threatening someone with violence, causing them to fear that they will be harmed. It does not require physical contact or actual violence to occur.Rate this question:
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- 10.
According to Florida Statue 784.03, _________ occurs when a person actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other?
- A.
An assault
- B.
A murder
- C.
A battery
- D.
A criminal mischief
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. A batteryExplanation
According to Florida Statue 784.03, a battery occurs when a person actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other. This means that for an act to be considered a battery, there must be physical contact that is intentional and non-consensual. Assault, murder, and criminal mischief are unrelated offenses and do not fit the criteria outlined in the statute. Therefore, the correct answer is a battery.Rate this question:
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