#1
What is the Latin term for 'guilty act' in criminal law?
Mens rea
Actus reus
Nolo contendere
Res ipsa loquitur
#2
Which of the following is not a requisite for criminal liability?
Mens rea
Actus reus
Concurrence
Alibi
#3
What does the 'presumption of innocence' mean in criminal law?
The defendant is presumed to be guilty until proven innocent
The burden of proof rests with the prosecution
The defendant must prove their innocence
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty
#4
What is the standard of proof in criminal cases?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Preponderance of the evidence
Clear and convincing evidence
Probable cause
#5
What does 'ignorance of the law is no excuse' mean in criminal law?
Defendants cannot claim ignorance of the law as a defense
Defendants can claim ignorance of the law as a defense
Defendants can only claim ignorance of the law if they are minors
None of the above
#6
What does 'actus reus' refer to in criminal law?
Mental state of the defendant
Physical act of the defendant
Intent of the defendant
None of the above
#7
Which of the following is not a type of intent in criminal law?
Specific intent
General intent
Transferred intent
Implied intent
#8
Which of the following is not a defense to criminal liability?
Self-defense
Insanity
Voluntary intoxication
Consent
#9
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
Intent
Act
Causation
All of the above
#10
What is the 'actus reus' requirement in criminal law?
Criminal intent
Guilty mind
Criminal act
Criminal negligence
#11
What is 'mens rea' in criminal law?
Guilty act
Criminal intent
Concurrence
Criminal negligence
#12
What is 'corpus delicti' in criminal law?
The body of the crime
The physical evidence of a crime
The criminal act
The mental state of the defendant
#13
What does 'res ipsa loquitur' mean in criminal law?
The thing speaks for itself
Presumption of innocence
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Clear and convincing evidence
#14
In criminal law, what does 'actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea' mean?
An act does not make a person guilty unless there is a guilty mind
An act alone is sufficient to establish guilt
A person is not responsible for their actions if they lack criminal intent
A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty
#15
What does 'inchoate offense' refer to in criminal law?
Completed crime
Attempted crime
Conspiracy
Accessory after the fact