Chapter 10 Multiple choice questions

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1. Which of the following statements about robbery is FALSE?

A slight degree of force is sufficient for robbery. correct incorrect

The defendant must use or threaten force in order to steal. correct incorrect

The force need not be used or threatened against a person. correct incorrect

The theft is complete when the appropriation is complete. correct incorrect

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2. Which of the following accurately represents the mens rea of burglary under s.9(1)(a), Theft Act 1968?

Intention to enter the building or part of the building, knowledge or recklessness as to the trespass, with an intention to steal, inflict GBH or do unlawful damage correct incorrect

Intention to enter the building or part of the building, knowledge or recklessness as to the trespass, with an intention to steal, inflict GBH, do unlawful damage or rape correct incorrect

Intention to enter the building or part of the building, knowledge or recklessness as to the trespass, with the mens rea of either theft or attempted theft or GBH or attempted GBH correct incorrect

Intention to enter the building or part of the building, knowledge as to the trespass, with an intention to steal, inflict GBH or do unlawful damage correct incorrect

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3. Which of the following statements represents the law relating to entry from the case of Ryan (1996)?

The insertion of any part of the body, howsoever small, into the structure is sufficient. correct incorrect

Entry must be "effective and substantial". correct incorrect

Entry must be "effective" and D must be capable of stealing. correct incorrect

Entry must be "effective" and D need not be capable of stealing. correct incorrect

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4. Gordon enters a building in order to steal and picks up a paperweight intending to use it to strike anyone who might disturb him. What property offence(s) might Gordon be guilty of?

Burglary under s.9(1)(a), aggravated burglary under s.10 correct incorrect

Burglary under s.9(1)(b), aggravated burglary under s.10 correct incorrect

Burglary under s.9(1)(a) correct incorrect

Burglary under s.9(1)(b) correct incorrect

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5. Which of the following statements about blackmail is FALSE?

The demand may be made in writing, orally, or by conduct. correct incorrect

The demand must be communicated to the victim. correct incorrect

The demand may be express or implied. correct incorrect

The demand must be made with a view to gain or intent to cause loss. correct incorrect

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6. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

The threat must be more than trivial. correct incorrect

Unpleasant actions may constitute "menaces". correct incorrect

The threats must be such that they would influence or cause apprehension to an ordinary person of normal stability and courage. correct incorrect

The actual person to whom the threat is made must be afraid. correct incorrect

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7. Which of the following will NOT amount to damage for the purposes of s.1 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971?

Spitting on a raincoat correct incorrect

Trampling down grass or flowers correct incorrect

Painting on a pavement in water soluble paint correct incorrect

Deleting or altering data on a computer hard drive correct incorrect

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8. Robert throws a petrol bomb into a house. The house burns down. What offence(s) could he be charged with?

s.1(1) and s.1(3), Criminal Damage Act 1971 correct incorrect

s.1(2) and s.1(3), Criminal Damage Act 1971 correct incorrect

Either s.1(1) and s.1(3) or s.1(2) and s.1(3), Criminal Damage Act 1971 correct incorrect

s.1(1), s.1(2) and s.1(3), Criminal Damage Act 1971 correct incorrect

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9. Which of the following statements accurately represents the mens rea of aggravated criminal damage under s.1(2), Criminal Damage Act 1971?

Intention or recklessness as to destroying or damaging property and intention to endangering the life of another correct incorrect

Intention or recklessness as to destroying or damaging property correct incorrect

Intention or recklessness as to endangering the life of another correct incorrect

Intention or recklessness as to destroying or damaging property and intention or recklessness as to thereby endangering the life of another correct incorrect

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10. Which of the following does not amount to lawful excuse under s.5(2), Criminal Damage Act 1971?

An honest belief that the owner would consent to the damage correct incorrect

Where D acts in order to protect property and has an honest belief that the property was in immediate need of protection and that the means of protection adopted was reasonable in the circumstances correct incorrect

Where D acts in order to draw attention to a factor which may ultimately affect the safety of the property correct incorrect

An honest, but mistaken, belief in consent which is induced by intoxication correct incorrect