#1
Which of the following is not a defense in criminal law?
Alibi
ExplanationAlibi is not a defense but rather a claim of being elsewhere at the time of the crime.
#2
Which legal principle holds that a person cannot be held criminally responsible if they were unaware that their actions were criminal?
Mistake of law
ExplanationMistake of law defense applies when the defendant genuinely didn't know their actions were illegal.
#3
What is the defense where the defendant argues they were forced to commit a crime under threat of immediate harm to themselves or others?
Duress
ExplanationDuress defense involves committing a crime under threat of immediate harm to oneself or others.
#4
Under which defense does the defendant argue they were compelled to commit the crime due to an immediate threat of harm?
Duress
ExplanationDuress defense involves committing a crime under threat of immediate harm to oneself or others.
#5
What is the legal principle where a person cannot be tried twice for the same offense?
Double jeopardy
ExplanationDouble jeopardy prevents someone from being prosecuted again for the same offense after being acquitted or convicted.
#6
Which of the following is NOT an element of the defense of necessity?
Intent
ExplanationIntent is not a part of necessity defense, which focuses on the immediate need to avoid harm.
#7
In the defense of necessity, what must the defendant prove regarding the harm they sought to avoid?
That it was unavoidable
ExplanationThe defendant in necessity defense must prove the harm they sought to avoid was inevitable.
#8
What defense involves the argument that the defendant was in an altered mental state due to involuntary consumption of drugs or alcohol?
Involuntary intoxication
ExplanationInvoluntary intoxication defense asserts the defendant wasn't responsible for actions due to forced intoxication.
#9
What is the defense that argues the defendant was not mentally capable of forming criminal intent?
Insanity
ExplanationInsanity defense asserts the defendant lacked mental capacity to understand their actions were wrong.
#10
Under which defense does a defendant claim they were coerced into committing a crime by a threat of imminent harm?
Duress
ExplanationDuress defense involves committing a crime under threat of immediate harm to oneself or others.
#11
Which defense involves the defendant arguing they were forced to commit a crime by law enforcement?
Entrapment
ExplanationEntrapment occurs when law enforcement coerces someone into committing a crime they wouldn't otherwise commit.
#12
Which defense involves the argument that the defendant was not in control of their actions due to a sudden and unforeseen event?
Automatism
ExplanationAutomatism defense asserts the defendant's actions were involuntary due to an unforeseen event.