#1
Which of the following is NOT considered a white-collar crime?
Embezzlement
Bribery
Arson
Money laundering
#2
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
#3
In criminal law, what is 'self-defense'?
The right to remain silent during police questioning
The use of force to protect oneself from imminent harm
An affirmative defense based on the defendant's insanity
A type of criminal conspiracy
#4
What is the 'Miranda warning' in criminal law?
A warning about the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney during police custody
A warning to witnesses about perjury
A warning related to double jeopardy
A warning about the admissibility of evidence
#5
What is the 'statute of limitations' in criminal law?
The time limit for filing a civil lawsuit
The time limit for bringing criminal charges after a crime has occurred
The limit on the number of witnesses in a criminal trial
The time limit for appealing a court decision
#6
What is the 'right to counsel' in criminal law?
The right to represent oneself in court
The right to legal representation during criminal proceedings
The right to cross-examine witnesses
The right to a fair and impartial jury
#7
In criminal law, what does the term 'mens rea' refer to?
The act or conduct of the accused
The mental state or guilty mind
The victim's consent
The defense attorney's argument
#8
What is the legal principle of 'actus reus' in criminal law?
The mental element of a crime
The physical act or conduct of the accused
The defense strategy
The victim's testimony
#9
What is the legal concept of 'double jeopardy'?
The act of committing two crimes simultaneously
Being tried twice for the same offense
Joint liability in criminal cases
The right to remain silent
#10
What is the difference between larceny and robbery in criminal law?
Larceny involves violence, while robbery does not
Robbery involves the taking of property through force or threat, while larceny does not
Larceny is a white-collar crime, while robbery is a blue-collar crime
There is no difference between larceny and robbery
#11
What is the 'burden of proof' in a criminal trial?
The obligation of the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
The obligation of the defense to prove the defendant's innocence
The duty of the judge to make a fair decision
The responsibility of the jury to deliberate and reach a verdict
#12
What is the primary purpose of a grand jury in the criminal justice system?
To decide on the guilt or innocence of the defendant
To conduct a trial and render a verdict
To review evidence and determine if there is enough to bring criminal charges
To hear appeals from lower courts
#13
What is the 'Castle Doctrine' in criminal law?
A principle related to self-defense within one's home
A doctrine concerning hearsay evidence
A rule of evidence in criminal trials
A doctrine related to criminal conspiracy
#14
What does 'voir dire' mean in the context of a criminal trial?
The opening statement made by the prosecution
The examination of potential jurors to determine their suitability
The closing argument made by the defense
The cross-examination of a witness
#15
Which legal doctrine allows a person to use deadly force in self-defense outside their home?
Castle Doctrine
Stand Your Ground
Doctrine of Necessity
Doctrine of Imminence
#16
What is the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine in criminal law?
A doctrine related to hearsay evidence
A rule excluding evidence obtained illegally or as a result of an illegal search or seizure
A defense strategy based on insanity
A doctrine concerning the right to a speedy trial
#17
What is the 'insanity defense' in criminal law?
A defense claiming that the defendant was not present at the scene of the crime
A defense asserting that the defendant did not have the mental capacity to understand the consequences of their actions
A defense arguing that the defendant committed the crime but should be given a lighter sentence
A defense based on the defendant's previous good behavior
#18
What is the legal principle of 'res ipsa loquitur'?
A Latin phrase meaning 'guilty mind'
A principle that shifts the burden of proof to the defendant in certain negligence cases
A doctrine related to the exclusion of illegally obtained evidence
A defense strategy based on self-defense