3.6. Classifications of Law

According to the text, what is a primary reason for using classification schemes in criminal law?

What is the general distinction between a felony and a misdemeanor in terms of potential punishment?

What term is used for crimes that can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor based on prosecutorial discretion?

Historically, at common law, how were misdemeanors typically punished?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential legal implication of the felony-misdemeanor classification?

Which of these categories is used by the Model Penal Code for classifying crimes based on the type of harm inflicted?

What is the defining characteristic of a 'mala prohibita' crime?

Which type of law defines what conduct is criminal and specifies the potential punishment?

What is the primary function of procedural law?

According to the text, what is the primary source of procedural law?

What type of classification is used when distinguishing between crimes that are inherently evil and those that are wrong because they are forbidden by law?

The example of substantive law providing a defense for Sam, who reasonably mistook Joe's backpack as his own, illustrates what type of defense?

In what way might the classification of a prior crime as a 'person crime' have a legal implication?

How are infractions and violations typically punished?

Which of the following common law felonies was considered a 'mala in se' crime?

What does the text identify as a primary purpose of classifying crimes based on the seriousness of the offense?

Procedural law governs which of the following aspects of the criminal justice process?

How has the punishment for felonies and misdemeanors changed from common law to the present day?

An offense against public order and decency, such as public intoxication or riots, falls under which major classification scheme mentioned in the text?

In the example where Sam takes Joe's backpack, what element makes it theft under substantive criminal law?

What is the generic term that can be used to mean any type of violation of the law, or sometimes just misdemeanors or felonies?

What type of crimes are described as being part of a regulatory scheme and are typically newer creations?

Which of the following is an example of an 'Offense against family' according to the Model Penal Code classification?

Which of the following is an example of procedural law in action?

The text suggests that robbery can be a problematic crime to classify based on the type of harm inflicted. Why?

What does the text state as the legal significance of some classification schemes?

What type of crime is generally considered a felony, according to the text?

Which of the following would be governed by substantive law?

What did the distinction between felonies and misdemeanors develop from?

According to the example in the text, what is the maximum fine Sam could receive for stealing Joe's backpack?

Based on the text's example, what is the maximum period of incarceration Sam could face for stealing the backpack?

The text states that 'Most offenses that involve injury to persons or property are mala in se.' Which of the following crimes fits this description?

What is the key difference between substantive and procedural law as presented in the chapter?

Which of the following would NOT be governed by procedural law?

How does the text describe the development of punishment over time?

The term offense is described as a generic term. What does this mean in the context of the chapter?

Why might a state allow some crimes to be 'wobblers'?

What classification of crime did all common law felonies fall under?

According to the text, both criminal and civil law can be classified as either what or what?

How is the modern punishment for a misdemeanor typically defined?

Which of the following would be an example of a classification based on the 'type of harm inflicted'?

What is the key factor that determines if an act is a 'mala prohibita' crime?

What does substantive criminal law specify, aside from defining criminal conduct?

The legal implications of classifying a crime as a felony versus a misdemeanor can affect all of the following EXCEPT:

According to the Model Penal Code list, 'bribery' is classified as an offense against what?

The primary way that legislatures distinguish crimes is based on the:

A 'wobbler' crime in California provides flexibility to whom in the criminal justice system?

The classification of a crime as 'mala in se' is based on the idea that it is:

Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between substantive and procedural law?

A state law that sets forth the rules for how a jury must be selected for a criminal trial would be an example of: