Exam 4: The General Principles of Criminal Liability: Mens Rea, Concurrence, Ignorance, and Mistake

The test for negligence is​

The element of causation applies only to what kind of crimes?​

In the absence of a confession,mens rea is usually proven by circumstantial evidence.​

Intent to commit a criminal act as defined in a statute is known as​

Negligence is a totally objective standard.

​The objective determination that the defendant's act triggered a chain of events that ended as the bad result is called the

Fault that requires a bad mind in the actor is​

In the mental state of "knowing," the watchword is​

Strict liability crimes have no actus reus element.​

​The MPC test of recklessness has two prongs.The first prong is subjective and the second prong is

Empirical research shows support for a connection between morality and the ignorance of the law as​

Criminal liability without subjective or objective fault is also called​

What does it mean to say that a mistake can be a defense? Discuss the debate over whether or not mistakes should be called a defense.​

​What kind of cause occurs after the defendant's act and before the harm?

The most blameworthy state of mind in the Model Penal Code is purpose.​

Causation applies only to "bad result" crimes.​

Ignorance of facts and law may create a reasonable doubt that the prosecution has proved the element of criminal intent.​

A is something that causes a person to act.

Specific intent applies only to what type of crimes?​

Case 4.4 Terrance is showing Manuel his gun collection. Manuel has never before handled a gun. He reluctantly takes a gun from Terrance and asks him if he is sure that the gun is unloaded. Terrance replies that he never puts ammunition in his guns except at the gun range where he goes to practice. Manuel points the gun out the window of the house and pulls the trigger. The gun fires, and a woman walking by on the sidewalk is shot and killed. -​At his trial,what defense is Manuel likely to use?