RI Bar Criminal Law 2

Question 1

What is the statute of limitations for most felonies in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

3 to 7 years depending on the severity

Answer

Rhode Island has varying statutes of limitations for felonies based on severity, though murder typically has no limitations period.

Question 2

Under Rhode Island 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

Those who intentionally aid, abet, or counsel the commission of a crime face the same criminal liability as the person who directly commits it.

Question 3

What is the Rhode Island definition of burglary?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Burglary combines unauthorized entry into a structure with the intent to commit a crime inside, regardless of whether the crime is completed.

Question 4

What is the insanity defense standard in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The insanity defense requires showing that mental disease or defect prevented the defendant from understanding the nature or wrongfulness of their conduct.

Question 5

Under Rhode Island 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 plea bargain is a negotiated agreement between the prosecution and defense where the defendant enters a guilty plea in exchange for some concession.

(RI Bar) Rhode Island Bar Exam Practice Test

(RI Bar) Rhode Island Bar Exam Practice Test

RI Bar Criminal Law 2