Essentials Of Criminal Justice 10th Edition By Larry J. Siegel - Test Bank.,WELL EXPLAINED WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.

The roots of criminal law in the United States can be directly traced to the Bible. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Historical Development of the Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.01 – List the similarities and differences between criminal law and civil law KEYWORDS: Remember 2. The element of criminal law most relevant to criminal justice is torts, or the law of personal injuries. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Historical Development of the Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.01 – List the similarities and differences between criminal law and civil law KEYWORDS: Remember 3. Substantive criminal law deals with issues such as the mental and physical elements of a crime.​ a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Historical Development of the Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.01 – List the similarities and differences between criminal law and civil law KEYWORDS: Remember 4. The principle of stare decisis refers to the concept of proportionality or “eye for an eye.” ​ a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Historical Development of the Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.02 – Discuss the concept of substantive criminal law and its history. KEYWORDS: Remember 5. An immediate relationship must always exist between the act and the actor’s intent for a crime to occur. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: The Legal Definition of a Crime LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.06 – Explain excuses and justification defenses for crime. KEYWORDS: Remember 6. An ex post facto law is a law that inflicts a greater punishment than was available when the crime was committed. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Sources of Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.03 – Discuss the sources of criminal law. KEYWORDS: Remember 7. Entrapment is a defense against criminal culpability that is found in the Bill of Rights. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Criminal Defenses LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.05 – Define the term strict liability. KEYWORDS: Remember 8. Self-defense as a justification requires imminent danger. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Criminal Defenses LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.05 – Define the term strict liability. KEYWORDS: Remember 9. The ideas and principles that society considers important at a given time and in a given place have no bearing on a court’s decision on what exactly constitutes due process in a specific case. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Due Process of Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.10 – Explain the role the Supreme Court plays in interpreting the Constitution and shaping procedural law. KEYWORDS: Remember 10. Although most common-law crimes require intent, strict liability crimes do not have a mental requirement. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Criminal Defenses LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.05 – Define the term strict liability. KEYWORDS: Remember 11. Traffic laws are examples of strict liability offenses.​ a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: The Legal Definition of a Crime LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.05 – Define the term strict liability. KEYWORDS: Remember 12. The Fourth Amendment limits the admissibility of confessions that have been obtained unfairly. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Criminal Defenses LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.06 – Explain excuses and justification defenses for crime. KEYWORDS: Remember 13. Insanity, intoxication, and ignorance are all types of justifications. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Criminal Defenses LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.06 – Explain excuses and justification defenses for crime. KEYWORDS: Remember 14. Intoxication is only a viable defense if it is involuntary.​ a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Criminal Defenses LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.06 – Explain excuses and justification defenses for crime. KEYWORDS: Remember 15. To exercise the self-defense privilege, the danger must be immediate.​ a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Criminal Defenses LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.06 – Explain excuses and justification defenses for crime. KEYWORDS: Remember 16. Every state now has a “stand-your-ground” law, which requires no duty to retreat. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Criminal Defenses LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.06 – Explain excuses and justification defenses for crime. KEYWORDS: Remember 17. If a bank employee took money from a bank because they believed failure to do so would result in harm to their kidnapped children, this is an example of the duress defense.​ a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Criminal Defenses LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.06 – Explain excuses and justification defenses for crime. KEYWORDS: Remember 18. Stalking laws are an example of the creation of a new law in response to emerging social issues.​ a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: The Evolution of Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.07 – Discuss the most recent developments in criminal law reform. KEYWORDS: Remember 19. The exclusionary rule is the exclusion from trial of evidence seized in violation of the Eighth Amendment.​ a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Constitutional Criminal Procedure LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.08 – Describe the role of the Bill of Rights in shaping criminal procedure. KEYWORDS: Remember 20. Due process of law is found in the Fourth Amendment.​ a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Due Process of Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.09 – List the elements of due process of law. KEYWORDS: Remember 21. Substantive due process refers to a citizen’s right to be protected from criminal laws that may be biased, discriminatory, and otherwise unfair. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Due Process of Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.09 – List the elements of due process of law. KEYWORDS: Remember 22. Bail is forfeited if the defendant misses the trial date. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Due Process of Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.10 – Explain the role the Supreme Court plays in interpreting the Constitution and shaping procedural law. KEYWORDS: Remember 23. There are certain offenses in which mens rea is not essential. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: The Legal Definition of a Crime LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.06 – Explain excuses and justification defenses for crime. KEYWORDS: Remember 24. For a person to be considered to have committed a crime, some act is required to prove the actors willingness to commit harm. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: The Legal Definition of a Crime LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.06 – Explain excuses and justification defenses for crime. KEYWORDS: Remember Multiple Choice 25. US civil law is primarily concerned with: a. compensating the injured party for harm. b. protecting the public against harm. c. controlling social values and mores. d. contracting legal obligations between aggrieved individuals. ANSWER: a REFERENCES: Historical Development of the Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.01 – List the similarities and differences between criminal law and civil law KEYWORDS: Remember 26. Which branch of law defines crimes and their punishment? a. Martial law b. Substantive criminal law c. Civil law d. Public law ANSWER: b REFERENCES: Historical Development of the Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.01 – List the similarities and differences between criminal law and civil law KEYWORDS: Remember 27. Which of the following is false regarding criminal law? ​ a. Crime is a public offense. b. The right of enforcement belongs to the state. c. Fines go to the state. d. Both parties can appeal. ANSWER: d REFERENCES: Historical Development of the Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.01 – List the similarities and differences between criminal law and civil law KEYWORDS: Remember 28. Which of the following is not one of the four broad categories into which law today can be divided? a. Procedural criminal law b. Substantive criminal law c. Civil law d. Procedural civil law ANSWER: d REFERENCES: Historical Development of the Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.01 – List the similarities and differences between criminal law and civil law KEYWORDS: Remember 29. Which of the following is not a source of criminal law? a. Common law b. Biblical decree c. Statutes d. Case decisions ANSWER: b REFERENCES: Historical Development of the Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.03 – Discuss the sources of criminal law. KEYWORDS: Remember 30. Regardless of its source, all criminal laws in the United States must conform to the rules and dictates of the: a. US Attorney’s Office b. US Court of Appeals c. US Senate d. US Constitution ANSWER: d REFERENCES: Sources of Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.03 – Discuss the sources of criminal law. KEYWORDS: Remember 31. The term stare decisis refers to: a. an eye for an eye. b. someone who is inherently evil. c. a statute created by a legislative body. d. the decision to stand by decided cases. ANSWER: d REFERENCES: Sources of Criminal Law LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.03 – Discuss the sources of criminal law. KEYWORDS: Remember 32. Sue has committed a robbery with deadly weapon. This would be considered a __________ crime. a. mala in se b. nolle prosequi c. mala prohibitum d. civil ANSWER: a REFERENCES: The Legal Definition of a Crime LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.17.03.05 – Define the term strict liability. KEYWORDS: Remember 33. What is the most common definition of a felony? a. A crime punishable in the statute by death or imprisonment in a state prison. b. Any crime punishable by imprisonment in a jail or state prison. c. A crime punishable by grand jury indictment. d. Any crime for which one can be imprisoned for more than three years in prison.