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Question 1

Under Maryland law, what mens rea is required for first-degree murder?

Accepted Answer

Premeditation and deliberation

Answer

Maryland first-degree murder requires a willful, deliberate, and premeditated killing.

Question 2

In Maryland, which defense can completely negate criminal liability for an otherwise criminal act?

Accepted Answer

Insanity

Answer

Maryland recognizes the insanity defense, which can completely negate criminal liability when a defendant lacked substantial capacity to appreciate criminality.

Question 3

Under Maryland law, what is the standard for probable cause to arrest without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

Facts sufficient to warrant a prudent person to believe a crime was committed

Answer

Probable cause requires facts sufficient to warrant a prudent person to believe the suspect committed or is committing a crime.

Question 4

Which of the following crimes requires proof of specific intent under Maryland law?

Accepted Answer

Burglary

Answer

Burglary requires the specific intent to commit a crime inside the dwelling at the time of entry.

Question 5

Under Maryland law, the felony murder rule applies when a killing occurs during the commission of which type of felony?

Accepted Answer

An inherently dangerous felony

Answer

Maryland's felony murder rule applies when a death results from the commission of an inherently dangerous felony.

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