University:
University of Houston
Course:
LST 3354 | Law and Society
Academic year:

2022
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52

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2
Author:

Braedon Acosta

Criminal Law Terms: Quiz ANSWER KEY E State of mind a. A crime that does not require a mens rea. It is a crime regardless of intent. H Mens Rea b. The person who commits the crime. A Strict liability c. O Felony d. M Misdemeanor e. What you are *thinking*. B Principal f. An act that is open or clear. G Accomplice g. A person who *voluntarily* helps another person commit a crime. Is usually present or directly aiding in the crime. N Accessory before the fact h. The Latin term for a guilty state of mind. L Accessory after the fact i. C Crime of omission j. I Inchoate crimes k. K Solicitation l. D Attempt m. J Conspiracy n. A person who encourages, orders, or helps plan a crime. F Overt act o. A serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year Failing to perform an act required by criminal law. You must be physically able to perform that act. An effort to commit a crime but does not result in completion. Must involve a “substantial step.” Crimes that are committed in *preparation* of committing another crime. An agreement between two or more people to commit a crime, along with a “substantial” step to towards committing that crime. The act of requesting or strongly urging some to do something. In criminal law, the “something” must be illegal to be considered a crime. A person who, knowing a crime was committed, assists in concealing the crime or criminal. A criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of one year or less. 1 Elements Robbery is the unlawful taking and carrying away of goods or money from someone’s person by force or intimidation. List the three elements of robbery: 1. The taking away of goods or money 2. From someone’s person 3. By force or intimidation Name the Crime For each item, label the act as NOTHING, CONSPIRACY, ATTEMPT Remember the requirements for each label. LABEL ACT Nothing Brett, Donald, and Charles all want to burn down their office. Conspiracy They purchase kerosene and matches at a hardware store. Conspiracy The next day, they load the kerosene and matched into Brett’s truck and drive together to the office Attempt They carry the kerosene and matches towards the office. When they are close, they pour the kerosene near the office and light the match Attempt A police officer notices them, calls the fire department, and arrests all three. 2