Actus Reus

Question 1

Volitional act requirement

Answer 1

Not unconscious
Not voluntarily intoxicated
Not relfelxive or convulsive act
Policy: little reason to punish involuntary acts bc cannot be deterred

Question 2

Omissions as an act when

Answer 2

1. Statute created spduty
2. Contractual duty
3. Status creates duty
4. Voluntarily assumes care
5. Bystander creates risk of harm
6. Misprision of a felony