Practice Rbc 1 (Examples)

The defendant shot at an intended victim with intent to kill him, but instead hit and killed a bystander. Why would the defendant still be guilty of murder? {Ans: The intent transfers from the intended victim to the bystander.}A search warrant authorized the search of a residence for heroin and indications of ownership and identification. Where can peace officers search? {Ans: any place that might contain these items, including any closed containers.}Officers went to a motel room with a warrant to search the building for illegal drugs. After complying with initial knock and notice requirements and while waiting for a response from the occupants, officers heard muffled voices and the sound of a toilet flushing twice. What kind of exigency do they have? {Ans: Destruction of evidence}A man was detained for shoplifting. When the officer requested identification, the man told the officer he left his wallet along with all of his identification at home. Believing that he could avoid prosecution for the theft, he identified himself with a fictitious name and address. The officer then charged the man with also providing a false identity. Did the officer act appropriately? {Ans: Yes = providing a false identity