FREE MT Bar Criminal Law Questions and Answers
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against self-incrimination?
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The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from being compelled to testify against themselves in a criminal case.
What is required to prove the element of "mens rea" in a criminal case?
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"Mens rea" refers to the defendant's state of mind or intent at the time of committing the crime.
Which of the following crimes typically requires proof of "specific intent"?
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Specific intent crimes like theft require the perpetrator to have a particular intent or purpose when committing the act.
Under the "exclusionary rule," what happens to evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment?
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The exclusionary rule prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court.
What is the legal standard for a police officer to make an arrest?
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Probable cause is the standard that must be met for a police officer to make an arrest or obtain a warrant.