AR Bar Criminal Law 2

Question 1

Under the Arkansas Fourth Amendment framework, a warrantless search of an automobile is permissible based on:

Accepted Answer

Probable cause that the vehicle contains evidence of a crime

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A police officer's hunch

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Reasonable suspicion only

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The driver's presence in a high-crime area

Question 2

Under Arkansas criminal law, what constitutes 'serious physical injury' for enhancement purposes?

Accepted Answer

Physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or causes permanent disfigurement or protracted loss of a body organ

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Any bruising or soreness

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Any injury requiring a doctor's visit

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Injury resulting in emotional distress

Question 3

In Arkansas, a defendant charged with a felony has the right to a jury trial composed of how many jurors?

Accepted Answer

12

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6

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8

Answer

10

Question 4

Under Arkansas law, what mental state is required for criminal negligence?

Accepted Answer

Failing to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk when a reasonable person would have perceived it

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Purposely disregarding a risk

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Knowingly creating a risk

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Recklessly disregarding a known risk

Question 5

Under Arkansas Code § 5-54-125, tampering with physical evidence occurs when a person:

Accepted Answer

Alters, destroys, or conceals physical evidence with the purpose of impairing its availability in an official proceeding

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Refuses to testify

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Fails to report a crime

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Provides an alibi for a defendant

Question 6

Under Arkansas law, which of the following is NOT a required element of criminal conspiracy?

Accepted Answer

Commission of the completed offense

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An agreement between two or more persons

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A purpose to commit an offense

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An overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy in some cases