NE Bar Criminal Law 2

Question 1

What is the statute of limitations for most felonies in Nebraska?

Accepted Answer

3 to 7 years depending on the severity

Answer

No statute of limitations for any crime

Answer

1 year

Answer

30 days

Question 2

Under Nebraska law, what is accomplice liability?

Accepted Answer

A person who aids or abets the commission of a crime is liable as if they committed the crime themselves

Answer

Only the principal can be charged

Answer

Accomplices always receive lesser charges

Answer

Accomplice liability requires a written agreement

Question 3

What is the Nebraska definition of burglary?

Accepted Answer

Unlawful entry into a structure with intent to commit a crime therein

Answer

Any theft from a building

Answer

Breaking a window

Answer

Trespassing on private property

Question 4

What is the insanity defense standard in Nebraska?

Accepted Answer

The defendant lacked the capacity to understand the nature of their act or that it was wrong due to mental disease

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Any mental health issue qualifies

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Insanity is not a defense

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Only intellectual disability qualifies

Question 5

Under Nebraska criminal procedure, what is a plea bargain?

Accepted Answer

An agreement where the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for reduced charges or sentencing recommendations

Answer

A mandatory part of every criminal case

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An agreement between co-defendants

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A type of bail arrangement

Question 6

What is the Nebraska law on conspiracy?

Accepted Answer

An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime, plus an overt act in furtherance

Answer

Only the completed crime can be charged

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Agreement alone is sufficient

Answer

Conspiracy only applies to drug crimes