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Which crime has been committed if George walks into the electronics store with a gun and steals a $3,000 stereo system that he intends to use in his new man cave?
Which crime has been committed if George walks into the electronics store with a gun and steals a $3,000 stereo system that he intends to use in his new man cave?
Larceny
Which crime has been committed if George breaks into the home of Ralph at night with the intent to steal his $3,000 stereo?
Which crime has been committed if George breaks into the home of Ralph at night with the intent to steal his $3,000 stereo?
Burglary
George was asked to house sit for Rebecca. While she was away in Maine for the summer, George took her $3,000 stereo and sold it on the Internet. Which crime has been committed?
George was asked to house sit for Rebecca. While she was away in Maine for the summer, George took her $3,000 stereo and sold it on the Internet. Which crime has been committed?
Embezzlement
If Mark stealthily steals a designer watch off of Sally’s wrist and then gives it to his girlfriend Judy for her birthday, what crime have they each committed if Judy knew that the watch was stolen?
If Mark stealthily steals a designer watch off of Sally’s wrist and then gives it to his girlfriend Judy for her birthday, what crime have they each committed if Judy knew that the watch was stolen?
Mark committed larceny and Judy committed receiving stolen property
Ethan was in a hurry as he left the restaurant and accidentally picked up the wrong bag. Instead of his school bag, he picked up a nearly identical bag belonging to someone at the next table. The bag contained $10,000 cash. Explain whether or not Ethan guilty of larceny and why?
Ethan was in a hurry as he left the restaurant and accidentally picked up the wrong bag. Instead of his school bag, he picked up a nearly identical bag belonging to someone at the next table. The bag contained $10,000 cash. Explain whether or not Ethan guilty of larceny and why?
No because he did not have the requisite guilty state of mind
What crime was committed if at a campfire, Philip throws a lit torch into Liam’s car?
What crime was committed if at a campfire, Philip throws a lit torch into Liam’s car?
Arson
Steven spray paints THS all over the opposing team’s bus during an intense football game. What crime has he committed?
Steven spray paints THS all over the opposing team’s bus during an intense football game. What crime has he committed?
Vandalism
What makes a crime an "aggravated"?
What makes a crime an "aggravated"?
Use of a weapon
Dominic received a $50 check for his birthday. Before he cashed it, he changed the amount to $550. What crime, if any, did he commit?
Dominic received a $50 check for his birthday. Before he cashed it, he changed the amount to $550. What crime, if any, did he commit?
Forgery
Give three examples of cybercrime.
Give three examples of cybercrime.
Answers Vary: Piracy, phishing, hacking, identity theft, sending explicit images to minors, etc.
6-year old Nathan is horsing around with his friends. Suddenly he pushes Jim into the road and Jim is struck by a car. What defense can Nathan use if criminal charges are brought against him?
6-year old Nathan is horsing around with his friends. Suddenly he pushes Jim into the road and Jim is struck by a car. What defense can Nathan use if criminal charges are brought against him?
Infancy
What defense can be asserted when the police induce a person to commit a crime that he would not have otherwise done without the inducement?
What defense can be asserted when the police induce a person to commit a crime that he would not have otherwise done without the inducement?
Entrapment
What defense can be asserted when a person acted the way he did because his action was unavoidable in order to protect life?
What defense can be asserted when a person acted the way he did because his action was unavoidable in order to protect life?
Necessity
98-year old Ruth is of sound mind. One day she saw one of the attendants at her nursing home striking her friend Ethel. Ruth swung her cane at the attendant but accidentally hit Ethel instead, killing her. If criminal charges are brought against Ruth, what defense might she use?
98-year old Ruth is of sound mind. One day she saw one of the attendants at her nursing home striking her friend Ethel. Ruth swung her cane at the attendant but accidentally hit Ethel instead, killing her. If criminal charges are brought against Ruth, what defense might she use?
Defense of Others
Kerri was at the mall after school one day. Randy walked up behind Kerri and put a gun to her back, ordering her to steal the $500 jacket that she was currently trying on. If criminal charges are brought against Kerri, what defense might she use?
Kerri was at the mall after school one day. Randy walked up behind Kerri and put a gun to her back, ordering her to steal the $500 jacket that she was currently trying on. If criminal charges are brought against Kerri, what defense might she use?
Duress
Police officers may legally make an arrest if they have an arrest warrant or what?
Police officers may legally make an arrest if they have an arrest warrant or what?
Probable Cause to believe a person committed a crime
What happens to evidence illegally obtained?
What happens to evidence illegally obtained?
It is excluded at trial
What is an example of a school search that is not permitted?
What is an example of a school search that is not permitted?
Strip Search
In determining what is a reasonable search versus an unreasonable search under the Fourth Amendment, what do courts look at?
In determining what is a reasonable search versus an unreasonable search under the Fourth Amendment, what do courts look at?
Totality of the circumstances
Cheech is pulled over by the police for speeding. The police officer asks him to open his trunk and Cheech agrees. Inside the trunk is a significant quantity of illegal narcotics. What is the result and why?
Cheech is pulled over by the police for speeding. The police officer asks him to open his trunk and Cheech agrees. Inside the trunk is a significant quantity of illegal narcotics. What is the result and why?
The evidence may be used at trial because Cheech agreed to open the trunk
What is the formal process of making a police record after an arrest?
What is the formal process of making a police record after an arrest?
Booking
During Jorden’s petty larceny trial, the prosecutor calls Jorden to testify. If she does not want to testify, which Amendment gives her the right to decline being a witness against herself?
During Jorden’s petty larceny trial, the prosecutor calls Jorden to testify. If she does not want to testify, which Amendment gives her the right to decline being a witness against herself?
Fifth Amendment
During which hearing must a defendant enter a plea?
During which hearing must a defendant enter a plea?
Arraignment
If the prosecutor and defendant agree to avoid trial by allowing the defendant to plead guilty to a less serious crime with a less severe punishment, it is called what?
If the prosecutor and defendant agree to avoid trial by allowing the defendant to plead guilty to a less serious crime with a less severe punishment, it is called what?
Plea Bargain
What is the formal criminal charge that details the nature and circumstances of the charge?
What is the formal criminal charge that details the nature and circumstances of the charge?
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