A defendant maliciously set fire to curtains inside another person's occupied house. The flames charred a wooden window frame before being extinguished. Which statement best describes common-law arson? The best answer st...
Citations: NCBE NextGen UBE Content Scope, Criminal Law, Model Penal Code 220.1
...defendant pointed a realistic toy gun at a cashier and demanded that the cashier open the register. The cashier, terrified, opened the register, and the defendant took the cash. Which statement best describes robbery? T...
Citations: NCBE NextGen UBE Content Scope, Criminal Law, Model Penal Code 222.1
A person falsely told a neighbor he needed to borrow the neighbor's camera for one hour to photograph storm damage. The neighbor handed over the camera but expected it back the same day. The person immediately sold it. W...
Citations: NCBE NextGen UBE Content Scope, Criminal Law, Model Penal Code 223.3
At midnight, a defendant opened a closed but unlocked window of another person's house, climbed inside intending to steal jewelry, and was caught before touching anything. Which statement best describes common-law burgla...
Citations: NCBE NextGen UBE Content Scope, Criminal Law, Model Penal Code 221.1
...ishment in the syllabus path Criminal Law and Procedure > Substantive Crimes. A high-scoring answer states the rule, resolves the competing factual inferences, and explains why the doctrine does or does not apply. Common...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
A collector owned a rare watch. A jeweler falsely told the collector, "I need to inspect the watch for one hour to confirm whether it is real," while intending to sell it. The collector handed over the watch but said, "B...
Citations: NCBE NextGen UBE Content Scope, Criminal Law, Model Penal Code 223.2, Model Penal Code 223.3, Model Penal Code 223.8
...mpany manager was authorized to collect customer payments and deposit them weekly into the company's account. After receiving $12,000 in customer payments, the manager used $5,000 to pay his personal rent, planning to re...
Citations: NCBE NextGen UBE Content Scope, Criminal Law, Model Penal Code 223.2, Model Penal Code 223.6
A nonprofit treasurer had authority to hold donation checks in the nonprofit's bank account and pay approved expenses. The treasurer transferred $6,000 of donation money to his personal account and used it for a vacation...
Citations: NCBE NextGen UBE Content Scope, Criminal Law, Model Penal Code 223.8
...nt had permission to enter a neighbor's apartment to feed a cat while the neighbor traveled. The tenant entered during the evening intending to feed the cat. Once inside, he became angry about a past dispute and lit the...
Citations: NCBE NextGen UBE Content Scope, Criminal Law, Model Penal Code 220.1, Model Penal Code 221.1
A shooting victim briefly saw the shooter's face under a streetlight before being wounded. At the hospital, doctors told police that the victim might need immediate surgery and might not survive. Police brought Sam, who...
Citations: NCBE NextGen UBE Content Scope, Criminal Procedure, U.S. Const. amend. XIV, Stovall v. Denno, Neil v. Biggers, Manson v. Brathwaite, United States v. Wade
...ues that being forced to speak violated the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. Which statement is most accurate? The best answer states the Fifth Amendment rule for compelled voice exemplars. NCBE Next...
Citations: NCBE NextGen UBE Content Scope, Criminal Procedure, U.S. Const. amend. V, United States v. Dionisio, United States v. Wade
...gal negligently struck a bicyclist. The bicyclist obtained a judgment against C&D Legal Services. The partnership's assets are not enough to satisfy the judgment. The bicyclist now seeks to collect the unpaid amount from...
Citations: Uniform Partnership Act and Revised Uniform Partnership Act principles
...ishment in the syllabus path Criminal Law and Procedure > Substantive Crimes. A high-scoring answer states the rule, resolves the competing factual inferences, and explains why the doctrine does or does not apply. Common...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
The prosecution charged an offense after disputed facts raised questions about intent, causation, and grading. A party invokes an equitable or discretionary remedy after contributing to the problem. What is the best anal...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
The prosecution charged an offense after disputed facts raised questions about intent, causation, and grading. Another actor changed position after relying on the relevant statement, document, or official action. Which a...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
The prosecution charged an offense after disputed facts raised questions about intent, causation, and grading. One argument was preserved, while another was raised only later. Which result best accounts for preservation...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
The prosecution charged an offense after disputed facts raised questions about intent, causation, and grading. One side relies on notice and practical reliance; the other side points to an omitted formal step. Which stat...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
The prosecution charged an offense after disputed facts raised questions about intent, causation, and grading. The decision maker must choose between a categorical shortcut and a fact-sensitive standard. Which statement...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
The prosecution charged an offense after disputed facts raised questions about intent, causation, and grading. The disputed action was partly authorized but exceeded an important limitation. Which statement best explains...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
The prosecution charged an offense after disputed facts raised questions about intent, causation, and grading. The facts support the doctrine in part, but a timing problem may limit the requested remedy. What is the stro...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
The prosecution charged an offense after disputed facts raised questions about intent, causation, and grading. The facts are close, and both sides can cite a rule that appears favorable. What should a strong answer do fi...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
...ishment in the syllabus path Criminal Law and Procedure > Substantive Crimes. A high-scoring answer states the rule, resolves the competing factual inferences, and explains why the doctrine does or does not apply. Common...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
The prosecution charged an offense after disputed facts raised questions about intent, causation, and grading. The moving party has the burden on a contested element, and the opponent identifies a plausible exception. Ho...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
...ishment in the syllabus path Criminal Law and Procedure > Substantive Crimes. A high-scoring answer states the rule, resolves the competing factual inferences, and explains why the doctrine does or does not apply. Common...
Citations: Common law criminal doctrine, Model Penal Code offense principles, Due process proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt doctrine
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