Criminal Law Flashcard

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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

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The physical act or omission that constitutes a criminal offense

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

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A conscious intent to commit a crime

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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

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All of the above

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

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Possession of illegal drugs

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

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Case law

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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

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Where there is a legal duty to act

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What is required for a result crime to be established?

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

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Which of the following best describes oblique intention? A person deliberately tries to achieve a specific result, A person foresees the result as a virtual certainty but does not directly aim for it, A person acts with complete disregard for the law, A person intends the consequences of their actions as a secondary consideration

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A person foresees the result as a virtual certainty but does not directly aim for it

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Which of the following would be an example of recklessness in criminal law? Intentionally starting a fire in a home, Driving at high speed in a busy street while aware of the risks of hitting pedestrians, Accidentally causing harm while trying to defend oneself, Causing harm in self-defense during a robbery

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Driving at high speed in a busy street while aware of the risks of hitting pedestrians

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Which of the following is true about mens rea and actus reus in criminal law?

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Both must be present to establish criminal liability