LSTD301 QUIZ 1

Question 1 of 10
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The defendant must always prove his or her affirmative defense beyond a reasonable doubt.

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False

Answer Key: False

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Question 2 of 10
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The prosecution must prove all elements of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt.

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False

Answer Key: True

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Question 3 of 10
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To meet the intent element required for possession, a defendant should be aware of the possession.

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False

Answer Key: True

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Question 4 of 10
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Constructive possession requires the defendant to possess the item on his or her person.

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False

Answer Key: False

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Question 5 of 10
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The test for legal causation is “objective foreseeability.”

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False

Answer Key: True

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Question 6 of 10
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To successfully claim self-defense, the defendant must prove that he or she reasonably believed that he or she was going to be injured or killed unless he or she used self-defense.

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False

Answer Key: True

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Question 7 of 10
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A perfect defense will result in an acquittal.

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False

Answer Key: True

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Question 8 of 10
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In general, consent is not voluntary if it is induced by force, threat of force, or trickery.

True
False

Answer Key: True

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Question 9 of 10
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Deadly force can be justified under certain circumstances if the property owner wants to eject a harmless trespasser.

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False

Answer Key: False

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Question 10 of 10
10.0/ 10.0 Points
The Model Penal Code and most states authorize the use of deadly force to protect both real and personal property.

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False

Answer Key: False

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