MTA Criminal Law 4

Question 1

Under the common law, which of the following crimes required specific intent?

Accepted Answer

Burglary

Answer

Burglary is a specific intent crime because it requires intent to commit a crime inside the structure at the time of unlawful entry.

Question 2

A police officer uses force to subdue a combative suspect. To be legally justified, that force must be:

Accepted Answer

Proportional to the threat presented

Answer

The Fourth Amendment and Graham v. Connor require that force used by officers be objectively reasonable and proportional to the threat faced.

Question 3

The mens rea element of 'recklessness' under the MPC requires that the defendant:

Accepted Answer

Be aware of and consciously disregard a substantial and unjustifiable risk

Answer

Recklessness requires conscious disregard of a substantial and unjustifiable risk — the defendant is aware of the risk but proceeds anyway.

Question 4

A person threatens to expose embarrassing photos of a coworker unless the coworker pays $500. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Extortion (blackmail)

Answer

Extortion (blackmail) involves obtaining property through threats of harm, exposure, or other adverse consequences — force on the person is not required.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about accomplice liability is correct?

Accepted Answer

An accomplice is liable for the crimes of the principal if they aided or encouraged them

Answer

Accomplice liability attaches when a person aids, abets, or encourages a principal offender — physical presence at the scene is not required.

MTA - Police Exam Practice Test

MTA - Police Exam Practice Test

MTA Criminal Law 4