Criminal law worksheet with answers

In English law, "voluntary manslaughter" refers to:

1. AA killing caused by an unlawful and dangerous act, without intent to kill
2. BA killing with the mens rea for murder where a partial defence applies
3. CA killing that the victim consented to in advance
4. DA killing caused by gross negligence at work

Which two elements usually make up a criminal offence?

1. AOffer and acceptance
2. BMotive and opportunity
3. CActus reus and mens rea
4. DDuty and breach

Under the Criminal Damage Act 1971, criminal damage by fire is charged as:

1. AAffray
2. BArson
3. CAggravated theft
4. DBurglary

D and V are playing a properly organised rugby match. D tackles V within the rules and V breaks a leg. D is most likely:

1. ANot liable, because players consent to injuries within the rules of the game
2. BLiable for GBH, because a serious injury was caused
3. CLiable for battery, because consent is never a defence to serious bodily harm
4. DLiable, because rugby is not a recognised sport

D, carrying an imitation gun and a threatening note, walks towards a post office to rob it but is arrested outside before entering. Under the Criminal Attempts Act 1981, D is most likely guilty of:

1. ANothing as attempted robbery yet, because D has not gone beyond preparation
2. BBurglary, because D intended to enter the building
3. CRobbery, because the intention was proved
4. DAttempted robbery, because D was carrying an imitation gun and a threatening note

During a burglary, D has handed a knife to an accomplice. When someone arrives, D says "come on, let's go" and climbs out; the accomplice stabs the person. Following R v Becerra, D's withdrawal is:

1. AEffective, because D left before the crime was completed
2. BNot effective, because withdrawal must be timely and unequivocal and may need more than words once violence is imminent
3. CIrrelevant, because once an accessory has supplied a weapon, no later act of withdrawal can ever relieve them of liability
4. DEffective, because any words of withdrawal are always enough

Which statement about "noodweerexces" (excessive self-defence) in Dutch law (Article 41(2) Sr) is correct?

1. AIt applies only to police officers
2. BThe excess is excused if directly caused by a strong emotional disturbance resulting from the attack
3. CAny excessive force is always justified
4. DThe excess is justified whenever the defender reasonably feared further attacks from the same person later

In Sweet v Parsley (1970), a landlady was convicted of being concerned in the management of premises used for smoking cannabis. The House of Lords:

1. AUpheld the conviction because drug offences are always strict liability in order to protect public health
2. BHeld that landladies have a duty to search their tenants
3. CQuashed the conviction, holding that mens rea is presumed unless Parliament clearly excludes it
4. DHeld that cannabis offences require a commercial purpose