Criminal Law Flashcard

Criminal Law Flashcard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following best defines actus reus? Options: The mental state required to commit a crime, The physical act or omission that constitutes a criminal offense, The punishment imposed for a crime, The law that governs criminal activity

Back

The physical act or omission that constitutes a criminal offense

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is required to prove mens rea in most criminal cases?

Back

A conscious intent to commit a crime

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an example of an omission that may lead to criminal liability? Failing to pay taxes, Failing to report a crime to the police, Failing to feed a dependent child, All of the above

Back

All of the above

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an example of a conduct crime? Murder, Theft, Possession of illegal drugs, Manslaughter

Back

Possession of illegal drugs

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a key source of criminal law? Religious texts, Case law, Personal opinions of judges, Scientific research

Back

Case law

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which case can actus reus be established by an omission? Options: Where there is a legal duty to act, When the defendant is unaware of their actions, When the crime is committed in self-defense, If the defendant pleads guilty

Back

Where there is a legal duty to act

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is required for a result crime to be established?

Back

A specific result must be caused by the defendant's conduct

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