1. _____ is defined as physical property, including personal property and real property. Distinguished from intangible property.
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tangible property
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2. _____ is entering or remaining on the property of another after receiving notice that an individual’s presence is without the consent of the owner.
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defiant trespass
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3. Is curtilage the area immediately surrounding a dwelling that is considered part of the habitation?
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True
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4. _____ is known as the unauthorized entry or remaining on the land or premises of another.
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criminal trespass
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5. _____ is defined as damage or destruction of tangible property.
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criminal mischief
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6. _____ is breaking and entry of the dwelling house of another at night with the intention to commit a felony therein. Modified by statute to cover an illegal entry into any structure at any time, day or night, with a criminal intent.
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burglary
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7. Is arson willful and malicious burning of the dwelling of another.
Modified by statute to encompass any building or structure?
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True
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8. A disgruntled employee breaks into the print shop where he works and hides all of the paper so as to temporarily hamper the business. Has he committed criminal mischief?
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No, he did not endanger any property or people.
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9. How is the penalty for mischief determined?
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Increased or decreased based on the dollar amount of the damage
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10. A young professional lights some candles in his home. He later gets bored, decides to see what objects in his home are more flammable than others, and uses those candles to light his curtains on fire, believing he can quickly put them out. In fact, the curtains burned very quickly and the fire soon spreads to the rest of his house. He is forced to call the fire department to salvage what he can of his home and put out the flames. Has he committed arson?
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Yes, arson is a strict liability offense.
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11. Interference with tangible property so as to endanger another person such as tampering with road signs may be considered criminal mischief.
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True
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12. In order to be charged with burglary today, an individual must use force to gain access to the structure leaving permanent damage.
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False
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13. All of the following are aggravating factors for burglary EXCEPT ______.
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Entering by means of fraud
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14. All of the following are examples of curtilage EXCEPT ______.
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A curb along the street directly in front of the house
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15. At common law, the intentional burning of a rival business would be considered arson.
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False
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16. A woman is attending a party when she has too much to drink and gets a bit “out of hand.” The homeowner and host of the party asks her to leave and she refuses. Has she committed criminal trespass?
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Yes, she was asked to leave and refused.
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17. Trespassing with purpose is the intent requirement most commonly used by the states.
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True
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18. A homeless man breaks into a local business at night to escape the cold. Once inside, he sees some small valuables that he can pawn for thousands of dollars and takes them. Has the man committed burglary?
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No, he did not intend to steal when he broke in.
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19. Which of the following components of burglary remains unchanged from common law to today?
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With intent to commit a felony
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20. The common law crime of mischief has been adopted unchanged by a majority of states.
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False
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21. If the other required criminal elements exist, a fire need not cause more damage than a slight “burn spot” to be sufficient for arson.
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True
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22. The destruction of property or the home is referred to as malicious mischief.
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True
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Contemporary Criminal Law (U.S.) MCQs | Topic-wise
