Module 4 Review Quiz
Quiz by Donald Crispell
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- Q1
The general rule is that a person cannot use deadly force:
To protect personal property such as cars, computers, and televisions.
When deadly force is used against you.
When protecting you inside of your home against a dangerous intruder.
When someone is threatening you with death of grievous bodily injury.
30s - Q2
How does the defense of justification relate to the concept of necessity?
Justification encompasses the defense of necessity, as both involve proving the defendant's actions were necessary under the circumstances.
Justification is based solely on the defendant's personal beliefs, while necessity involves an objective assessment of the situation.
Justification is a more lenient defense than necessity, requiring a lower burden of proof for the defendant.
Neither one will work in a criminal case
30s - Q3
Self Defense is never a valid defense
False
True
30s - Q4
Which defense focuses on the defendant's lack of criminal responsibility due to factors such as mental illness or incapacity?
Necessity
Justification
Excuse
Self-defense
30s - Q5
Bob gets drunk at a bar. He gets in a fight with Steve. Bob severely injures Steve and is arrested for battery. Bob can successfully use the defense of intoxication.
True
False
30s - Q6
Under the old common law, children under the age of _____ were presumed to be incapable of committing a crime:
Five
Twelve
Seven
Thirteen
30s - Q7
For both types of defenses, the criminal defendant accepts responsibility for the conduct but if they claim what they are not legally responsible for the act the defense is a __________ defense.
excuse
justification
morality
rationalization
30s - Q8
Which of the following is not legal excuse defense:
Insanity
Voluntary intoxication
Duress
Involuntary intoxication
30s - Q9
Which of the following is a valid excuse defense?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Self-Defense
Insanity
Voluntary Intoxication
30s - Q10
Which of the following can be a situation where you could use deadly force against an attacker.
You reasonably believe the person is going to cause you broken bones.
You reasonably believe the person is going to cause you harmful bodily injury.
You reasonably believe the person is going to cause your death.
You reasonably believe the person cannot hurt you.
30s - Q11
Under the old common law, children ages seven to fourteen were presumed to be incapable of committing a crime but that presumption could be rebutted with evidence.
False
True
30s - Q12
For both types of defenses, the criminal defendant accepts responsibility for the conduct but if they claim what they did was right or needed then the defense is a __________ defense.
morality
justification
rationalization
excuse
30s - Q13
Insanity is an example of an excuse defense.
False
True
30s - Q14
In some states, a person must retreat before using deadly force if ...
they can retreat in a reasonably safe way.
they are in their own home.
trying to defend a third party.
they were the original attacker.
30s - Q15
When using force as a defense, the amount of force you use must be:
Light force
Deadly force
Reasonable and necessary
Unnecessary force
30s