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Penal Code
Twenty five practice questions from the Penal Code
Question | Answer |
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Johnny intentionally causes bodily injury to Jenny. The most correct charge is... | MA Assault |
Johnny intentionally restrains Jenny who is over the age of 18. The most correct charge is... | MA Unlawful Restraint |
Johnny intentionally restrains Jenny who is a 14 year old child. The most correct charge is... | F3 Unlawful Restraint |
Johnny watches while his long-time girlfriend, Jenny, intentionally causes serious bodily injury to her two-year old. The most correct charge for Johnny is... | F1 Injury to a Child by Omission |
What is the burden of proof on the prosecutor in a criminal case? | Proof beyond a reasonable doubt |
What is the burden of proof on a peace officer making an arrest? | Probable Cause |
What is the burden of proof on a defendant who is asserting an affirmative defense? | Preponderance of the evidence |
Johnny has the intent to commit an offense and commits one act beyond mere preparation. The most correct charge is... | attempt |
Johnny and his six best friends decide to claim the neighborhood by assaulting people and taking their money. The most correct charge is... | F2 Riot by Robbery |
Johnny and his best friend have been planning to burn his ex-wife's new car. The friend runs to Exxon and purchases gasoline and matches. The most correct charge for Johnny is... | F3 Conspiracy to Commit Arson |
Johnny is angry because the PTA won't pay for his child to go on a field trip. He barges in to the PTA meeting and intentionally causes a disturbance. The most correct charge for Johnny is... | MB Disrupting a meeting or procession |
Johnny is a "fence" who knowingly buys and sells stolen property at a flee market. The most correct charge for Johnny is... | Theft |
Johnny knowingly shoots his handgun in the direction of a vacant building. The most correct charge for Johnny is... | F3 Deadly Conduct |
Johnny doesn't like his cell-mate at Sterrett. He expresses his contempt by spraying urine all over him. The most correct charge for Johnny is... | F3 Harassment by persons in correctional facilities |
What is the culpable mental state for Driving While Intoxicated? | No mental state is required in Chapter 49 |
Johnny spends the night in a hotel and in the morning intentionally leaves without paying the bill. The most correct charge is... | Theft of Services |
Johnny points a gun at a 66 year old lady and takes her purse. The most correct charge is... | F1 Aggravated Robbery |
Johnny thinks it's funny to dial random numbers and describe explicit sex acts for whomever answers. The most correct charge is... | MB Harassment |
Johnny likes to hang out at school long after everyone has gone home. The custodian directs him to go home but he doesn't leave. The most correct charge is... | MB Criminal Trespass |
Johnny has been arrested for criminal trespass. At the jail, you discover his concealed carry license and a handgun in his pocket. The most correct charge is... | MA Criminal Trespass/DW |
Johnny is riding home from a party in a yellow cab. He is cheerfully enjoying his last beer on the way. The most correct charge is... | No charge because he's in a commercial vehicle |
Johnny operates a topless bar. He hires Jenny who lies about her age, but is sixteen years old. The most correct charge is... | F2 Employment Harmful to Children |
Johnny threatens to kill Jenny while holding a baseball bat. The most correct charge is... | F2 Aggravated Assault |
Johnny is witness to a robbery. When asked his name he responds: "Donald Trump." The most correct charge is... | MB Failure to ID |
Johnny is witness to a robbery. When asked his name he responds "I prefer not to answer." The most correct charge is... | No charge |