MO Bar Criminal Law and Procedure

Question 1

Under Missouri law, which mental state is required for first-degree murder?

Accepted Answer

Deliberation and premeditation

Answer

Negligence

Answer

Recklessness

Answer

Knowingly

Question 2

Which defense claims the defendant lacked the mental capacity to understand the nature and wrongfulness of the act at the time of the offense?

Accepted Answer

Insanity defense

Answer

Voluntary intoxication

Answer

Diminished capacity

Answer

Automatism

Question 3

Miranda warnings are required before custodial interrogation. Which is NOT one of the four Miranda warnings?

Accepted Answer

Right to a jury trial

Answer

Right to remain silent

Answer

Anything said can be used against you in court

Answer

Right to an attorney

Question 4

Which Missouri statute of limitations applies to most felony offenses?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years

Answer

No limitation for felonies

Question 5

Under Missouri law, which level of intent is required for the crime of assault in the first degree?

Accepted Answer

With serious purpose of causing serious physical injury

Answer

Negligently

Answer

Recklessly

Answer

Knowingly

Question 6

Which doctrine imposes criminal liability on a defendant for the natural and probable consequences of a conspiracy?

Accepted Answer

Pinkerton liability

Answer

Accomplice liability

Answer

Strict liability

Answer

Vicarious liability