Criminal Offenses Quiz

Explore criminal offenses, white-collar crimes, legal terms, and constitutional protections in this challenging quiz.

#1

What is the legal term for the intentional and unlawful killing of another person?

Manslaughter
Homicide
Assault
Battery
#2

Which of the following is considered a white-collar crime?

Burglary
Shoplifting
Embezzlement
Arson
#3

Which of the following is NOT a category of criminal offense?

Property crime
Financial crime
Violent crime
Civil crime
#4

What is the term for the act of unlawfully taking another person's property?

Robbery
Burglary
Theft
Embezzlement
#5

What is the term for the unlawful use of violence or intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims?

Robbery
Homicide
Terrorism
Kidnapping
#6

Which of the following is NOT considered a mitigating factor in criminal sentencing?

Youthfulness
Mental illness
Previous convictions
Race or ethnicity
#7

What is the term for the act of intentionally deceiving someone for personal gain?

Fraud
Perjury
Forgery
Extortion
#8

Which of the following is NOT a necessary element for a crime to occur?

Actus reus
Mens rea
Causation
Intent
#9

Which amendment of the United States Constitution protects individuals from self-incrimination?

First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#10

What is the term for a crime that is punishable by death or imprisonment in a state prison?

Misdemeanor
Infraction
Felony
Tort
#11

What does the abbreviation 'DUI' stand for in the context of criminal offenses?

Driving Under Investigation
Driving Under Influence
Driving Under Intoxication
Driving Under the Influence
#12

Which of the following is NOT a type of criminal intent?

General intent
Specific intent
Malicious intent
Criminal negligence
#13

What is the maximum punishment for a felony in the United States?

5 years imprisonment
10 years imprisonment
Life imprisonment
Death penalty
#14

Which of the following is an example of a strict liability offense?

Assault
Battery
Driving under the influence
Burglary
#15

In the United States, what is the legal term for the intentional killing of another person without premeditation or deliberation?

First-degree murder
Second-degree murder
Voluntary manslaughter
Involuntary manslaughter
#16

Which of the following is NOT an element of the crime of robbery?

Taking or attempting to take property
From the possession of another
Without their consent
Using force or fear
#17

Which of the following is NOT an element of the crime of burglary?

Breaking and entering
Intent to commit a felony or theft
Occupancy of the premises
During the nighttime

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