Criminal Law Flashcards
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Under the Model Penal Code, which mental state requires that a person be aware that their conduct is of a particular nature or that a particular result will occur?
Answer: Knowledge
Knowledge (also called 'knowingly') means the person is aware that their conduct is of a particular nature or that a particular result is practically certain to follow.
A person who breaks into a closed business at night intending to steal merchandise has most likely committed:
Answer: Burglary
Burglary is the unlawful entry into a structure with the intent to commit a crime inside, which fits breaking into a business to steal.
Which element distinguishes robbery from simple larceny?
Answer: The use of force or threat of force
Robbery requires that property be taken from a person by force or intimidation, whereas larceny does not require force.
An officer observes a suspect flee after seeing police. Under most jurisdictions, flight alone:
Answer: Is not sufficient by itself to establish reasonable suspicion
The Supreme Court held in Illinois v. Wardlow that flight from police in a high-crime area may contribute to reasonable suspicion, but flight alone is not sufficient.
Which of the following best describes 'transferred intent'?
Answer: Intent directed at one person that applies when a different person is harmed
Transferred intent holds a defendant liable when they intend to harm one person but accidentally harm another — the intent 'transfers' to the actual victim.
Receiving stolen property requires that the defendant:
Answer: Knew or believed the property was stolen
Receiving stolen property requires the defendant to knowingly acquire property that was stolen — actual theft by the defendant is not required.
Which crime involves the intentional touching of another person in an offensive or harmful way without consent?
Answer: Battery
Battery is completed physical contact — intentional, harmful, or offensive touching without consent; assault typically covers the apprehension of imminent contact.