Crime Definition Quiz

What is the definition of a crime?

• An act that is morally wrong.

• A personal disagreement between individuals.

• An act (or omission) committed against the community at large that is punishable by the state.

• A legal action taken by a corporation.

What is the role of the prosecutor in a criminal trial?

• To defend the accused

• To bring the case against the accused to court

• To act as a witness

• To provide legal advice to the accused

What must the state prove in a criminal trial?

• The innocence of the accused

• The guilt of the prosecutor

• The case against the accused beyond reasonable doubt

• The intentions of the jury

What does "actus reus" refer to in the elements of crime?

• Guilty mind

• Guilty act

• Legal defense

• Intent to commit a crime

What is not required to be proven in strict liability offences?

• Actus reus

• Mens rea

• Causation

• Intent

What does causation require the prosecution to prove?

• The innocence of the accused

• A substantial causal link between the actions of the accused and the resulting crime

• The mental state of the accused

• The legal history of the accused

What is the main statute where crimes are listed in NSW?

• Crimes Act 1900

• Criminal Code 2000

• Legal Statute 1995

• Offences Act 1980

What is an example of an economic offence?

• Homicide

• Treason

• Property offences

• Trafficking

Which type of offence is typically tried by a magistrate without a jury?

• Indictable offence

• Summary offence

• Economic offence

• Drug offence

Who is considered the principal in the first degree in a crime?

• Person present at the scene assisting the offender

• Person committing the main criminal act

• Person who helps plan the crime

• Person who reports the crime