Question 1

The change of occupied structure in arson laws is an attempt to expand the locations arsons occur, to include what types of structures?

Accepted Answer

A)   Homes
B)   Cars
C)   Boats
D)   Commercial establishmentsE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

For the crime of arson to be complete requires burning of any part of the structure, no matter how slight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Criminal mischief and vandalism while closely aligned are distinct offenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

For the purpose of proving arson, how does the Model Penal Code consider explosions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Explosions do not qualify as arson
B)   Explosions are insufficient to prove arson unless there was significant fire preceding the explosion
C)   Explosions qualify as arson
D)   Explosions with no accompanying fire is not arsonE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Some states, so as to not allow the merging of a burglary charge into the underlying felony that was the intent of the burglary, have enacted what are termed "anti-merger laws" to avoid such a diminishing of the burglary charge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Crimes Against Habitation

Criminal mischief and vandalism while closely aligned are distinct offenses.

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For the crime of arson to be complete requires burning of any part of the structure, no matter how slight.

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For the purpose of proving arson, how does the Model Penal Code consider explosions?

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The change of occupied structure in arson laws is an attempt to expand the locations arsons occur, to include what types of structures?

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Some states, so as to not allow the merging of a burglary charge into the underlying felony that was the intent of the burglary, have enacted what are termed "anti-merger laws" to avoid such a diminishing of the burglary charge.

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Exam 8: Crimes Against Habitation

Criminal mischief and vandalism while closely aligned are distinct offenses.

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For the crime of arson to be complete requires burning of any part of the structure, no matter how slight.

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For the purpose of proving arson, how does the Model Penal Code consider explosions?

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The change of occupied structure in arson laws is an attempt to expand the locations arsons occur, to include what types of structures?

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Some states, so as to not allow the merging of a burglary charge into the underlying felony that was the intent of the burglary, have enacted what are termed "anti-merger laws" to avoid such a diminishing of the burglary charge.

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