Quizzes

How much do you know about the laws affecting crime and punishment? Test your knowledge by answering the following questions.

1. Most felonies are criminal offenses for which the punishment may be:

1. One year or more in prison
2. A fine of $10,000.00 or more
3. Incarceration for at least 90 days
4. Required registration with the appropriate sentencing guideline commission

2. In Minnesota, A person convicted of domestic assault generally loses the right to:

1. Vote
2. Maintain a professional license
3. Carry a firearm
4. Serve on a jury

3.The double jeopardy clause of the U. S. Constitution prohibits:

1. A person from being sued in a civil case if they have been acquitted for a comparable criminal offense
2. Increasing the sentence for a criminal offense beyond guidelines
3. More than 2 criminal charges arising out of the same incident
4. A criminal trial in the same jurisdiction following an initial acquittal on the same charge

4. The decision of the U. S. Supreme Court entitled Gideon V. Wainwright established the right of a criminal case to:

1. Bail
2. An attorney provided by the government if unable to afford one
3. Inspect all government evidence prior to trial
4. A unanimous jury verdict in order to be convicted

5. In the case entitled R. A. J. v. State, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that the St. Paul, Minnesota 'hate crime' ordinance was:

1. Constitutionally valid;
2. Unconsitutional under the Fourth Amendment of the U. S. Constitution
3. A violation of the First Amendment of the U. S. Constitution
4. Not valid if applied to minors

6. The U. S. Supreme Court has ruled that the federal Violence Against Women Act is unconsitutional because it:

1. Violates the principle of state sovereignty
2. Is discriminatory on the basis of gender
3. Permissably vague
4. Violates the right of privacy