MO Bar Criminal Law and Procedure 2

Question 1

In Missouri, what is the minimum age for a juvenile to be tried as an adult for a serious felony?

Accepted Answer

14

Answer

12

Answer

16

Answer

18

Question 2

Which Fourth Amendment exception allows police to conduct a limited pat-down frisk based on reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and that the person is armed?

Accepted Answer

Terry stop and frisk

Answer

Search incident to arrest

Answer

Automobile exception

Answer

Consent search

Question 3

Under Missouri law, burglary in the first degree requires unlawful entry into a dwelling for what purpose?

Accepted Answer

To commit a felony or to steal

Answer

To commit any crime

Answer

To commit theft only

Answer

To commit a violent felony

Question 4

Which type of evidence is automatically excluded when obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Fruit of the poisonous tree

Answer

Hearsay evidence

Answer

Privileged communications

Answer

Character evidence

Question 5

The right to a speedy trial under the Sixth Amendment is evaluated using which balancing test?

Accepted Answer

Barker v. Wingo four-factor test

Answer

Miranda balancing test

Answer

Brady test

Answer

Strickland test

Question 6

Under Missouri law, which standard of proof is required for the state to obtain a criminal conviction?

Accepted Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Answer

Preponderance of the evidence

Answer

Clear and convincing evidence

Answer

Probable cause