Criminal law worksheet with answers

A person who helps or encourages another to commit a crime, without carrying out the act themselves, is called:

1. AAn innocent agent
2. BAn accessory (secondary party)
3. CA co-defendant witness
4. DA principal offender

In English law, rape is defined in which statute?

1. AThe Offences Against the Person Act 1861
2. BThe Criminal Justice Act 1988
3. CThe Protection from Harassment Act 1997
4. DThe Sexual Offences Act 2003

The presumption of innocence means:

1. AThe accused is treated as innocent until proven guilty
2. BEveryone arrested is guilty
3. CThe accused must prove their innocence beyond reasonable doubt
4. DJudges cannot convict anyone

D grabs V's handbag so forcefully that V's hand is pulled down. Following R v Clouden, this can be:

1. ABurglary, because the bag was V's property
2. BOnly battery, because the bag was not taken
3. CRobbery, because force was used on the person to steal
4. DOnly theft, because there was no direct contact with V's body

In English law, the mens rea of murder is:

1. ASubjective recklessness as to causing death or serious harm
2. BIntention to kill or to cause grievous bodily harm
3. CIntention to frighten the victim
4. DNegligence in causing death

D drives on the pavement to escape a man who is threatening to kill him. The most suitable defence is:

1. AConsent
2. BDuress of circumstances
3. CLoss of control
4. DDiminished responsibility

In R v Gullefer (1990), D ran onto a greyhound track to get the race declared void and recover his bet. The Court of Appeal held:

1. AAttempt requires the last act before the crime
2. BImpossibility gave him a complete defence
3. CHe was guilty of attempted theft, as running onto the track was more than preparatory
4. DHis acts were merely preparatory, as he had not embarked on the "crime proper"

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

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