NV Bar Nevada Criminal Law and Procedure

Question 1

Under Nevada law, what degree of murder applies when a killing is willful, deliberate, and premeditated?

Accepted Answer

First-degree murder

Answer

Voluntary manslaughter

Answer

Second-degree murder

Answer

Felony murder

Question 2

Nevada's felony murder rule applies when a killing occurs during which type of offense?

Accepted Answer

Enumerated inherently dangerous felonies only

Answer

Any felony

Answer

Any crime involving weapons

Answer

Any crime against a person

Question 3

In Nevada, what is the mens rea required for battery?

Accepted Answer

General intent to commit the act

Answer

Specific intent to cause serious bodily harm

Answer

Recklessness

Answer

Negligence

Question 4

Under Nevada law, which of the following is NOT an element of burglary?

Accepted Answer

Nighttime entry

Answer

Entering a structure

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Intent to commit a felony therein

Answer

Unlawful entry

Question 5

In Nevada, robbery is distinguished from theft by which additional element?

Accepted Answer

Use of force or fear

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Value of property taken

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Number of victims

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Premeditation

Question 6

What is the Nevada standard for determining whether a defendant's confession was voluntary?

Accepted Answer

Preponderance of evidence

Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Clear and convincing evidence

Answer

Probable cause