9.Mistake of fact can be a defense to a robbery charge. a.True b.False 10.Social

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9.Mistake of fact can be a defense to a robbery charge.

a.True

b.False

10.Social force can satisfy the force or threat of force requirement in order to charge a robbery.

a.True

b.False

11.Larceny is a crime against ownership.

a.True

b.False

12.Personal property includes land and things permanently attached to the land.

a.True

b.False

14.Early common law held that the breaking had to be forcible to satisfy the breaking element. a. True

b. False

15.If John tears open a window screen then enters through an open door, this is satisfactory to charge a burglary, if the felonious intent is provable.

a.True

b.False

16.The Smiths sell their house and move to a new town. They have not sold or rented their old home. The old home still retains the characteristics as a dwelling.

a.True

b.False

17.If a fire in the dwelling house of another is set negligently or recklessly, the mental state is satisfied. a. True

b. False

Explanation / Answer

9. True – It’s not a defense to a criminal charge because the mistake should be a reasonable one.
10. False - Social force cannot satisfy the force or threat of force requirement in order to charge a robbery
11. True – Because Larceny means taking a possession of someone by force and leave the owner of the property with nothing.
12. False – Personal property means anything that the owner can carry with themselves. The land and things attached cannot be carried. Land comes under real property.

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