Question 1

States can choose whether to allow child rapists to be sentenced death.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Robbery is a(n) ________ offense, meaning that it involves threats and the potential for physical contact.

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The answer of Robbery is a(n) ________ offense, meaning that...

Question 3

A strict liability crime in which the defendant has sexual intercourse with a minor under the age of consent.

Accepted Answer

A)   Rape.
B)   Sexual Assault.
C)   Statutory Rape.
D)   Rape by Deception

Question 4

The actus reus of kidnapping is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Intent to Confine.
B)   Asportation.
C)   Hold the Victim in Secret.
D)   Wobbler.

Question 5

Under common law, there were two types of assault. Identify and define them.

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Threatened Battery Assault and Attempted...

Question 6

Identify modern advances in rape laws.

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Most states have removed the corroborati...

Question 7

A robber who uses violence and/or puts the victim in fear need not use a weapon to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Juliette is the top equestrian in the state and is out riding her horse, Biscuit, in preparation for an upcoming competition. Sarah is the second-best equestrian in the state and really wants Juliette to "break a leg"so that she cannot compete in the state championships. While Juliette is riding, Sarah swings a large tree branch and hits Biscuit right in the chest. Juliette is not hit by the branch, but she is violently thrown off the horse and suffers several broken bones. Can Sarah be charged with battery? Why or why not?

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Answers will vary by student. Battery is...

Question 9

In most jurisdictions, rape is a(n) ________ intent offense.

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The answer of In most jurisdictions, rape is a(n) ________...

Question 10

A type of assault in which the criminal attempts to commit the crime of battery but is unsuccessful is the offense of ________ battery assault.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of assault in which the...

Question 11

Match each assaultive offense with its definition.
-Attempted Battery Assault

Accepted Answer

A)   Willful intimidation, assault, battery, sexual assault or other abusive behavior perpetrated by one family member, household member, or intimate partner against another.
B)   A type of assault in which the criminal attempts to commit the crime of battery but is unsuccessful.
C)   A course of conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress in such person and serves no legitimate purpose and includes following the victim in some form.
D)   Sexual intercourse without the consent of the victim.
E)   The unlawful detention or restraint of another person.F)  A course of conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress in such person and serves no legitimate purpose.G)  The unlawful taking and carrying away of another person with the intent to deprive that person of his or her liberty.H)  Unlawful offensive touching of another without consent.I)  A type of assault in which the criminal intentionally places another person in fear of an imminent battery.J)  Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretakers, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.

Question 12

Some states do not distinguish between assault and battery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is relatively common for states to maintain just one battery statute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Assaultive Offenses

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Answers will vary by student. Battery is...
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The actus reus of kidnapping is:

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Match each assaultive offense with its definition. -Attempted Battery Assault

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Robbery is a(n) ________ offense, meaning that it involves threats and the potential for physical contact.

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Identify modern advances in rape laws.

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Most states have removed the corroborati...
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A strict liability crime in which the defendant has sexual intercourse with a minor under the age of consent.

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Under common law, there were two types of assault. Identify and define them.

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Threatened Battery Assault and Attempted...
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Some states do not distinguish between assault and battery.

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It is relatively common for states to maintain just one battery statute.

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A type of assault in which the criminal attempts to commit the crime of battery but is unsuccessful is the offense of ________ battery assault.

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A robber who uses violence and/or puts the victim in fear need not use a weapon to do so.

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In most jurisdictions, rape is a(n) ________ intent offense.

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States can choose whether to allow child rapists to be sentenced death.

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Exam 9: Assaultive Offenses

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The actus reus of kidnapping is:

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Match each assaultive offense with its definition. -Attempted Battery Assault

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Robbery is a(n) ________ offense, meaning that it involves threats and the potential for physical contact.

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Identify modern advances in rape laws.

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A strict liability crime in which the defendant has sexual intercourse with a minor under the age of consent.

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Under common law, there were two types of assault. Identify and define them.

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Some states do not distinguish between assault and battery.

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It is relatively common for states to maintain just one battery statute.

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A type of assault in which the criminal attempts to commit the crime of battery but is unsuccessful is the offense of ________ battery assault.

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A robber who uses violence and/or puts the victim in fear need not use a weapon to do so.

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In most jurisdictions, rape is a(n) ________ intent offense.

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States can choose whether to allow child rapists to be sentenced death.

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Most states have removed the corroborati...
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