The only rea - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What types of intent are there is regards to criminality? - ANSWER-Specific Intent and General Intent What is Specific Intent? - ANSWER-An explicit mental element of planning and preparation What is General Intent? - ANSWER-Intent which is required to do any act which is defined as criminal in NC. May intent be transferred? - ANSWER-Yes, intent may be transferred when a defendant intends to harm 1 person, but his act results in the same harm to another person What does *Mens Rea* mean? ...

property law correct answers common law in anglo-american law oldest type torts correct answers civil wrong bad thing that doesn't result in a crime What is the Purpose of criminal law correct answers - notice -pros -punish -blameworthy- reason we hear about it so much Mens REA correct answers criminal intent (evil mind) is a requirement for most crimes is not a requirement for strict liability crimes B/c they do not have this element. (46 in a 45 mph zone) concurrence correc...

What types of methods are the 2 ways "Cruel and Unusual Punishment" (8th Amendment) shows up in this course? - (1) Barbaric Methods (2) Methods that are disproportionate to nature of crime and/or person. What a case example of cruel and unusual punishment? - Jones v. City of Los Angeles: unlawful to criminalize non-volitional homelessness What is the utilitarianism theory on punishment? - justification for punishment=usefulness to society; *only impose when benefits outweigh costs* Wh...

"Qualified Privilege--Defamation" - Media privilege to print inaccurate information so long as a retraction is printed and there was no malice. Attaches to what your doing when your doing it "Tortious Contract Interference--Defamation* - In which a third party interferes with other's freedom to contract 14th Amendment - Equal Protection Have to have a basis to treat people, but can still treat people differently. 4 Jurisprudential Schools - Historical, Realist, Positivst, Natural Law ...

Mens Rea - Answer-The mental state a person must have been in while committing a crime for it to be intentional (guilty mind) Statue - Answer-Laws passed by NYS Legislator and signed by Governor Three branches of government - Answer-1) Executive (police) 2) Legislative (makes laws) 3) Judicial (courts) Two types of defenses - Answer-1) Self-defense 2) Affirmative defense Judge and their function - Answer-1) Rules on admissibility of evidence 2) Instruct jury on the law 3) Sent...

Iowa driver permit test Question and answers correctly solved 2024 Iowa driver permit test The best way to keep your car from hydroplaning (tires riding on top of water) is: - correct answer keep your speed down When you see this sign you should: - correct answer Watch for traffic to the right. What is the only medically proven method to remove alcohol or other drug combinations from your system? - correct answer time Before making a turn, you should - correct answer Look to...

CRIMINAL LAW DRESSLER EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, REVIEW QUESTIONS/ What are the sources of Criminal Law? - -Common Law, MPC, and TPC. What is the difference in Criminal Law and Civil Law regarding punishment? - -In Criminal Law, a conviction says the defendant is a moral wrongdoer. In Civil, the defendant just pays a fine. What are the two theories of punishment? - -Retribution and Utilitarianism. What is Retribution? - -It is based on the theory that people have free will, there...

SFO test 1 Latest Version Graded A+ Lay Witness non-expert person called to testify of what they witnessed or heard. Expert Witness person who's deemed an expert in certain areas to testify or interpret facts. Justice of the Peace Court handles lowest crimes. B & C Misdemeanors, infractions, traffic offenses from kids 16-18. Civil under $5k. Issue search/arrest warrants. No need to appeal. Juvenile Court court for under 18 years old, unless, they commit (agg) murder. District Co...

Criminal Justice NOCTI Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions 2024/2025 Actus Reus - Correct Answers The actual criminal act (guilty act) Mens Rea - Correct Answers The mental state a person must have been in while committing a crime for it to be intentional (guilty mind) Statue - Correct Answers Laws passed by NYS Legislator and signed by Governor Three branches of government - Correct Answers 1) Executive (police) 2) Legislative (makes laws) 3) Judicial (courts) Two types of d...

Diamond Crim Essential Exam Info Questions and Correct Answers 2024. Crime is ___________________ what the legislature says it is Crime equals crime equals actus reus plus mens rea minus any affirmative defenses When determining a defendant's guilt/innocence ___________ When determining a defendant's guilt/innocence, jurors apply the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt Prosecutor's do not have ____________ Prosecutor's do not have to abide by this standard when charging def...