Actus Reus

Question 1

Liability for Omission

Answer 1

When a special relationship exists between defendant and victim.
When defendant is contractually bound to act.
When there is a statutory duty to act.
When the defendant creates the risk of harm to the victim.
When the defendant voluntarily assumes care of a person in need of help.

Question 2

Required for omission

Answer 2

Legal duty to act
D knew of facts creating duty
It was reasonable and possible to perform