Mpc mental states - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A state has jurisdiction over a crime if... correct answer: ... either the conduct or result of the crime happened in that state Which two crimes are the exception to the rule against merger? correct answer: Solicitation and attempt (NOT CONSPIRACY) A legal duty to act arises in five circumstances: correct answer: (1) by statute, (2) by contract, (3) because of a (usually family) relationship between the parties, (4) because a duty of care was voluntarily assumed, and (5) because the de...

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...

VOLUNTARY ACT (TPC)  TPC § 6.01: Req. of Voluntary Act or Omission: (a): Voluntary engages in conduct, act, omission or possession (b): Possession is a voluntary act if the possessor knowingly obtains or receives the thing possessed or is aware of his control of the thing for sufficient time to permit him to terminate his control (c): Omission is not an offense unless defined by § 1.07 OMISSION OF AN ACT (TPC)  TPC § 6.01: Req. of Voluntary Act or Omission 2) Person who omits...

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...

Chapter 03–Classification of Crimes and Basic Elements of Criminal Responsibility Chapter 03 Classification of Crimes and Basic Elements of Criminal Responsibility Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which of the following is NOT one of the special rights and protections that the U.S. Constitution affords to those accused of crimes? A. the Eighth Amendment's protection against excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment B. the Sixth Amendment's right to a speedy and pu...