Review Questions

Chapter 10: Criminal Law

  1. How can you tell a criminal case from a civil case?
  2. What is the difference between a crime that is mala in se and one that is mala prohibita ?
  3. What are the translations for actus reus and mens rea ?
  4. Distinguish between general and specific intent (to commit a crime)?
  5. What unique requirement for intent is made in the case of murder?
  6. Renunciation of criminal purpose would be a defense for what crime?
  7. When might the felony-murder rule apply?
  8. Describe the M'Naghten test for insanity?
  9. What is the difference between the penalties for a crime and an attempt to commit that crime under the Model Penal Code?
  10. What is the defense for rape?

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