MN Bar Criminal Law and Procedure 3

Question 1

In Minnesota, a criminal defendant's right to a speedy trial under Rule 11 of the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure for a felony generally requires trial within:

Accepted Answer

90 days of demand

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60 days of demand

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6 months of arraignment

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1 year of indictment

Question 2

Under Minnesota law, the crime of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree generally requires:

Accepted Answer

Sexual penetration with use of force or coercion or victim incapacitation

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Use of a weapon only

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That the victim be under 18 in all cases

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Prior conviction for a sexual offense

Question 3

Under Minnesota law, which statement accurately describes the doctrine of transferred intent?

Accepted Answer

If a defendant intends to harm Person A but harms Person B, the intent transfers to the actual victim

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Intent cannot transfer between different crimes

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Transferred intent only applies in civil cases

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The doctrine applies only to property crimes

Question 4

Under the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure, when must a defendant enter a plea?

Accepted Answer

At arraignment

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At the time of arrest

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At the initial appearance

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At the omnibus hearing

Question 5

In Minnesota, the entrapment defense succeeds when:

Accepted Answer

Government agents induced the defendant to commit a crime the defendant was not predisposed to commit

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Officers merely provide an opportunity to commit a crime

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An informant was used in the investigation

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The defendant was unaware they were dealing with police

Question 6

Under Minnesota law, a search incident to lawful arrest:

Accepted Answer

Permits a search of the person and area within immediate control

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Requires a warrant even after a lawful arrest

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Extends to the entire building where the arrest occurred

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Is prohibited for misdemeanor arrests