MN Bar Criminal Law and Procedure

Question 1

Under Minnesota criminal law, the mens rea standard requiring that a defendant was aware of and consciously disregarded a substantial and unjustifiable risk is:

Accepted Answer

Recklessly

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Purposely

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Knowingly

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Negligently

Question 2

In Minnesota, first-degree premeditated murder requires which of the following in addition to causing death?

Accepted Answer

Premeditation and intent to cause death

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Use of a firearm

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Prior felony conviction

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Commission during a robbery only

Question 3

Under Minnesota law, the defense of self-defense is available when the defendant:

Accepted Answer

Reasonably believed force was necessary to prevent imminent harm

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Was the initial aggressor in the confrontation

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Used deadly force in response to any threat

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Had retreated before using force in all circumstances

Question 4

Under the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure, a defendant in a felony case has the right to a grand jury indictment unless:

Accepted Answer

The prosecutor files an information and the defendant waives the right

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The defendant waives indictment

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The charge is punishable by more than 10 years

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The case involves a victim under 18

Question 5

In Minnesota, what is the statute of limitations for most felony offenses?

Accepted Answer

3 years

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2 years

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5 years

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7 years

Question 6

Under Minnesota law, a person commits theft by false representation when they:

Accepted Answer

Intentionally obtain property by making a false statement

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Use physical force to take property

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Receive stolen property knowing it is stolen

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Destroy property belonging to another