Components of a Crime + Actus Reas

Question 1

Components of a Crime

Answer 1

Actus Reus
Mens Rea
Causation
Social Harm

Question 2

Type of Crime

Answer 2

1. Result Crime
2. Conduct Crime
3. Combination Crime

Question 3

Result Crime

Answer 3

conduct proscribed because of the socially harmful OUTCOME

ex. death

Question 4

Conduct Crime

Answer 4

conduct proscribed because of the socially harmful BEHAVIOR

ex. death by shooting firearm

Question 5

Combination Crime

Answer 5

Both conduct and result

ex. DEATH by SHOOTING firearm

Question 6

Acts (CL)

Answer 6

something that is done or performed; a deed

Question 7

Acts (MPC)

Answer 7

a bodily movement whether voluntarily or involuntarily

Question 8

Voluntarily Act

Answer 8

any act that is done by design or intention; more than just a self-generate physical movement;
Involves use of mind and brain

Question 9

Involuntarily Act

Answer 9

still an act but actor not blameworthy; cannot establish proof

Question 10

No Act

Answer 10

ex. persons arm was raised by another person dragged into a building by another

Question 11

Omission

Answer 11

Failure to act when there is a duty to act

Question 12

Criminal Liability for failing to act when:

Answer 12

1. statutory duty to another
2. Status relationship to another
3. Contractual duty to care for another
4. Voluntary assumption of care for another that prevents others from aiding
5. Creates risk of harm

Question 13

Proportionate Treatment Approach

Answer 13

standard in which the view of the patient, has at least a reasonable change of providing benefits to the patient, which outweigh the burdens attendant to the treatment

Question 14

Attendant Circumstances

Answer 14

conditions that must be present in conjunction with the prohibited conduct