MD Bar MD Bar Criminal Law

Question 1

Under Maryland law, what mens rea is required for first-degree murder?

Accepted Answer

Premeditation and deliberation

Answer

Malice aforethought only

Answer

Extreme recklessness

Answer

Intent to cause serious bodily harm

Question 2

In Maryland, which defense can completely negate criminal liability for an otherwise criminal act?

Accepted Answer

Insanity

Answer

Voluntary intoxication

Answer

Mistake of law

Answer

Diminished capacity

Question 3

Under Maryland law, what is the standard for probable cause to arrest without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

Facts sufficient to warrant a prudent person to believe a crime was committed

Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Answer

Preponderance of the evidence

Answer

Reasonable articulable suspicion

Question 4

Which of the following crimes requires proof of specific intent under Maryland law?

Accepted Answer

Burglary

Answer

Second-degree murder

Answer

Involuntary manslaughter

Answer

Battery

Question 5

Under Maryland law, the felony murder rule applies when a killing occurs during the commission of which type of felony?

Accepted Answer

An inherently dangerous felony

Answer

Any felony

Answer

Only robbery or burglary

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Any crime punishable by more than one year

Question 6

In Maryland, what is the Double Jeopardy Clause's primary protection in criminal proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Protection against being tried twice for the same offense after acquittal or conviction

Answer

Protection against cruel and unusual punishment

Answer

Protection against compelled self-incrimination

Answer

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures