Question 1

A(n)  ________ is a person who helps the principal after the criminal event takes place.

Accepted Answer

A)   Accessory after the Fact.
B)   Principal in the First Degree.
C)   Accessory before the Fact.
D)   Principal in the Second Degree.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

A minor, who is party to sexual intercourse with an adult, cannot be considered an accomplice in her own rape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The actus reus and mens rea for accomplice and accessory liability are the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Under common law, all felons were subject to the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The transfer of mens rea and actus reus to another individual or organization is known as ________ liability.

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The answer of The transfer of mens rea and actus...

Question 6

For accomplice liability, there are ________ levels of mens rea.

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The answer of For accomplice liability, there are ________ levels...

Question 7

In some states, parents can be held criminally liable for their kids' illegal activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Accomplice liability is not possible when one of the parties to a crime is supposed to be protected by the applicable statute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n) ________ acts before or during the crime not after the crime is committed.

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The answer of A(n) ________ acts before or during the...

Question 10

This form of liability is not possible when one of the parties to the crime is protected by applicable statue.

Accepted Answer

A)   Accomplice Liability.
B)   Vicarious Liability.
C)   Strict Liability.
D)   Corporate Vicarious Liability.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Judy Smart is a 17-year-old high school junior. One Saturday night, she is drinking beer with a number of her high school friends in the basement of her home. Judy's parents, Bob and Mary Smart, are home at the time. They did not buy the beer the underage minors are consuming, but they are aware of the party in their basement. Bob and Mary Smart do nothing to stop the party. On the way home, one intoxicated minor is killed when she drives her car into a ditch. Can Bob and Mary Smart be charged with a crime? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Compare and contrast the actus reus and mens rea for accomplice and accessory to a crime.

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The actus reus and mens rea for accompli...

Question 13

A person who ________ a principal in the commission of a crime has satisfied the actus reus of accomplice or accessory liability.

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The answer of A person who ________ a principal in...

Question 14

Identify the common law parties to a crime with their explanation.
-Principal in the First Degree

Accepted Answer

A)   Someone who intentionally assists with the commission of a crime and who is actually or constructively present at the time of the crime.
B)   One who actually commits a crime, either by his own hand, or by an inanimate agency, or by an innocent instrumentality.
C)   A person who helps the principal after the criminal event takes place.
D)   Someone who solicits, encourages, or commands another to offend.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 15

For a successful abandonment defense it is enough for one who offers assistance before the commission of a crime to turn heel and leave as the crime is about to be committed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

This liability is criminal liability for the acts of another person.

Accepted Answer

A)   Principal Agent Liability.
B)   Vicarious Liability.
C)   Accomplice Liability.
D)   Strict Liability.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) B

Question 17

Being a(n)  ________ is not quite as serious as being a(n) ________, as one who assists after the crime may engage in behaviors that are far more innocuous than helping with the commission of a crime.

Accepted Answer

A)   Partner; Accomplice.
B)   Accessory; Accomplice.
C)   Partner; Accessory.
D)   Accomplice; Accessory.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Match the concepts with their definitions.
-Natural and Probable Cause Doctrine

Accepted Answer

A)   An individual encouraging or assisting a crime can be liable not only for the original crime, but for any other offenses that are the natural and probable consequences of the crime.
B)   When the defendant derives or obtains his criminal liability from the primary offender.
C)   Criminal liability for the acts of another person.
D)   Involvement in a crime as an accomplice.
E)   Liability of a corporation for the actions of its agents and employees.F)  An individual who aids before or during the commission of a crime.G)  Modern term to describe someone who participates after the crime is already committed.H) A) and E)
I) C) and F)

Question 19

Match the concepts with their definitions.
-Corporate Vicarious Liability

Accepted Answer

A)   An individual encouraging or assisting a crime can be liable not only for the original crime, but for any other offenses that are the natural and probable consequences of the crime.
B)   When the defendant derives or obtains his criminal liability from the primary offender.
C)   Criminal liability for the acts of another person.
D)   Involvement in a crime as an accomplice.
E)   Liability of a corporation for the actions of its agents and employees.F)  An individual who aids before or during the commission of a crime.G)  Modern term to describe someone who participates after the crime is already committed.H) A) and B)
I) A) and C) E

Question 20

Accomplice liability is generally limited to felonies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Complicity and Vicarious Liability

A(n) ________ is a person who helps the principal after the criminal event takes place.

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A minor, who is party to sexual intercourse with an adult, cannot be considered an accomplice in her own rape.

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The actus reus and mens rea for accomplice and accessory liability are the same.

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Under common law, all felons were subject to the death penalty.

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The transfer of mens rea and actus reus to another individual or organization is known as ________ liability.

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For accomplice liability, there are ________ levels of mens rea.

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In some states, parents can be held criminally liable for their kids' illegal activities.

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Accomplice liability is not possible when one of the parties to a crime is supposed to be protected by the applicable statute.

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A(n) ________ acts before or during the crime not after the crime is committed.

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This form of liability is not possible when one of the parties to the crime is protected by applicable statue.

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Compare and contrast the actus reus and mens rea for accomplice and accessory to a crime.

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Identify the common law parties to a crime with their explanation. -Principal in the First Degree

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Being a(n) is not quite as serious as being a(n) , as one who assists after the crime may engage in behaviors that are far more innocuous than helping with the commission of a crime.

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Match the concepts with their definitions. -Natural and Probable Cause Doctrine

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Match the concepts with their definitions. -Corporate Vicarious Liability

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Accomplice liability is generally limited to felonies.

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A(n) ________ is a person who helps the principal after the criminal event takes place.

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A minor, who is party to sexual intercourse with an adult, cannot be considered an accomplice in her own rape.

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The actus reus and mens rea for accomplice and accessory liability are the same.

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Under common law, all felons were subject to the death penalty.

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The transfer of mens rea and actus reus to another individual or organization is known as ________ liability.

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For accomplice liability, there are ________ levels of mens rea.

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In some states, parents can be held criminally liable for their kids' illegal activities.

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Accomplice liability is not possible when one of the parties to a crime is supposed to be protected by the applicable statute.

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A(n) ________ acts before or during the crime not after the crime is committed.

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A person who ________ a principal in the commission of a crime has satisfied the actus reus of accomplice or accessory liability.

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Identify the common law parties to a crime with their explanation. -Principal in the First Degree

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Being a(n) ________ is not quite as serious as being a(n) ________, as one who assists after the crime may engage in behaviors that are far more innocuous than helping with the commission of a crime.

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Match the concepts with their definitions. -Natural and Probable Cause Doctrine

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