Which of the following is NOT a defense in criminal law? A) Insanity
B) Duress
C) Provocation
D) Mistake of fact Answer: C
What is the primary purpose of criminal law? A) Punishment
B) Deterrence
C) Rehabilitation
D) All of the above Answer: D
In criminal law, the term “actus reus” refers to: A) The mental state of the defendant
B) The physical act of committing a crime
C) The punishment for a crime
D) The legal definition of a crime Answer: B
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against double jeopardy? A) First Amendment
B) Fifth Amendment
C) Sixth Amendment
D) Eighth Amendment Answer: B
The principle of “mens rea” refers to: A) The physical act of the crime
B) The guilty mind or intent
C) The victim’s perspective
D) The statutory definition of a crime Answer: B
What is the term for a crime that is punishable by death? A) Misdemeanor
B) Felony
C) Infraction
D) Capital offense Answer: D
Which of the following is a common narcotic drug? A) Cocaine
B) Heroin
C) Marijuana
D) LSD Answer: B
Under the Controlled Substances Act, which schedule includes drugs with the highest potential for abuse? A) Schedule I
B) Schedule II
C) Schedule III
D) Schedule IV Answer: A
A person found guilty of a misdemeanor typically faces: A) Life imprisonment
B) Less than one year in jail
C) A fine only
D) No punishment Answer: B
What is the legal term for the killing of another person without malice aforethought? A) Murder
B) Manslaughter
C) Homicide
D) Justifiable homicide Answer: B
Which of the following is NOT considered a narcotic? A) Opium
B) Codeine
C) Amphetamine
D) Morphine Answer: C
A search warrant must be based on: A) Probable cause
B) Reasonable suspicion
C) Hunches
D) Public opinion Answer: A
Which of the following is an example of a white-collar crime? A) Bank robbery
B) Fraud
C) Murder
D) Burglary Answer: B
The RICO Act is primarily aimed at combating: A) Drug trafficking
B) Organized crime
C) Cybercrime
D) Theft Answer: B
Which of the following acts is typically associated with drug trafficking? A) Possession of drugs
B) Manufacturing drugs
C) Distribution of drugs
D) All of the above Answer: D
The “Exclusionary Rule” prevents: A) The introduction of illegally obtained evidence
B) The prosecution from appealing a verdict
C) Sentencing of a defendant
D) Law enforcement from obtaining search warrants Answer: A
Which term refers to a serious crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year? A) Misdemeanor
B) Infraction
C) Felony
D) Violation Answer: C
What is the maximum sentence for a Class A misdemeanor in most jurisdictions? A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 5 years Answer: B
Which drug is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance? A) Heroin
B) Methamphetamine
C) Xanax
D) Marijuana Answer: B
The primary federal agency for enforcing narcotics laws is: A) FBI
B) DEA
C) ATF
D) U.S. Marshals Answer: B
Which of the following is a requirement for a crime to be classified as a “felony”? A) The crime must involve violence
B) The punishment must exceed one year of imprisonment
C) The crime must occur in a public place
D) The offender must have prior convictions Answer: B
Which of the following can be a factor in determining the severity of a drug offense? A) Amount of drug involved
B) Intent to distribute
C) Prior criminal record
D) All of the above Answer: D
What does “forfeiture” refer to in the context of narcotics control? A) A person losing their job
B) Confiscation of property linked to drug crimes
C) Imprisonment of the offender
D) A type of drug rehabilitation program Answer: B
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for establishing “entrapment”? A) The defendant was induced to commit the crime
B) The defendant was predisposed to commit the crime
C) The government agent initiated the crime
D) The crime was committed Answer: B
Under the law, possession of a controlled substance can be categorized as: A) Actual possession only
B) Constructive possession only
C) Both actual and constructive possession
D) Neither Answer: C
Which of the following is an example of a drug paraphernalia? A) A prescription bottle
B) A syringe
C) A cannabis plant
D) An empty bag Answer: B
What does the term “plea bargain” mean? A) A plea of not guilty
B) An agreement between the defendant and prosecutor
C) A type of sentencing
D) A trial by jury Answer: B
The act of distributing narcotics can lead to charges of: A) Possession
B) Trafficking
C) Manufacturing
D) Both B and C Answer: D
Which law regulates the manufacture, distribution, and use of narcotics in the U.S.? A) The Constitution
B) The Uniform Controlled Substances Act
C) The Controlled Substances Act
D) The Drug-Free Schools Act Answer: C
A “mandatory minimum” sentence refers to: A) The least amount of jail time for a crime
B) The maximum sentence allowed for a crime
C) A sentence that cannot be reduced
D) A type of parole Answer: C