The Model Penal Code contains a crime: failure to disperse. Under this law, an officer may order two or more people to disperse provided

1) In criminal law, what is an accessory? 2) What is the distinction between an accessory before the fact and an accessory after the fact? 3) What is the MA law regarding exceptions for an accessory after the fact, List the persons exempted ? Give an example

The possession of firearms has been a widely debated topic throughout the history of the United States. Answer these 3 separate questions:  1) What was the general initial interpretation of the Second Amendment as related to individual rights and requirement of a militia? 2) What was the impact of the 2008 District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) case on this interpretation ?   3) In which jurisdiction was the decision recognized as binding?

Which of the following tests is NOT used to determine whether an act is close enough to completion to permit an attempt conviction?

Harry Homeowner hires Ellie Electrician to make some repairs in his home.While working on the wiring in the basement, Ellie found and pocketed a ring that was lying on a table. Ellie has committed a burglary.

1) Please give the facts in the case Mapp. v. Ohio 2) What was the Issue the court had to decide ? 3) What was the holding or the decision the court made in that case ?  4) In your own words, What is the exclusionary rule ?  5) Why was Mapp an important case in legal history ? 6) Why is the exclusionary rule important ?

Identify the six primary participants in criminal ( not civil) adjudications.

1. What is the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination? 2. How does it impact the Suspect before trial ? 3. How does it impact a Defendant at Trial  ?

Specifically Define these terms as each applies to criminal law: 1.probable cause, 2. reasonable suspicion 3. beyond a reasonable doubt

A statute authorizing the local prosecutor to issue arrest and search warrants violates the Fourth Amendment.