
Criminal Law
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- Q1Which of the following is not one of the 4 theories of justice?DistributiveRetributiveRehabilitativePunitive30s
- Q2In criminal law, what does the term 'mens rea' refer to?The punishment for the crimeThe physical act of committing a crimeThe evidence presented in courtThe mental element or intention behind the crime30s
- Q3What is the term 'actus reus' in criminal law?The internal mental state of the individualThe defense strategy used in courtThe physical act or conduct that constitutes a criminal offenseThe punishment imposed for the crime30s
- Q4What is the 'burden of proof' in criminal law?The obligation of the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubtThe standard required for civil casesThe decision made by the judge in a trialThe obligation of the defense to prove innocence30s
- Q5What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor in criminal law?A felony is a serious crime typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, while a misdemeanor is a less serious offense with a shorter potential imprisonment period.The terms 'felony' and 'misdemeanor' have the same legal implications.Felonies are only committed by juveniles, while misdemeanors are committed by adults.A felony is a minor offense, and a misdemeanor is a major crime.30s
- Q6Which of the following is NOT considered a felony in criminal law?MurderArmed robberySpeeding ticketDrug trafficking30s
- Q7What is the legal principle that states a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime?Double trialMultiple jeopardyDouble jeopardyTriple jeopardy30s
- Q8What is the legal principle that a person is innocent until proven guilty in court?Presumption of innocenceInnocent until proven guilty outside courtGuilty until proven innocentPresumption of guilt30s