Criminal Law & Sport

Question 1

Actus reus

Answer 1

requires proof that the defendant committed an act in violation of a state or federal statute

Question 2

Mens rea

Answer 2

requires proof that the defendant had the intent to commit the act

Question 3

Assault

Answer 3

defined as “the threat or use of force on another that causes that person to have a reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact

Question 4

Simple Assault

Answer 4

attempt to cause bodily injury to another

Question 5

Aggravated Assault

Answer 5

use of a weapon with intent to harm

Question 6

Battery

Answer 6

is defined as the use of force against another, resulting in harmful or offensive contact

Question 7

Simple Battery

Answer 7

unauthorized or unlawful use of force to the body of another

Question 8

Aggravated Battery

Answer 8

has the same elements as simple battery but involves either the use of a deadly weapon, serious bodily injury, or injury to a child

Question 9

Point shaving

Answer 9

deliberately limiting the number of points scored by one’s team in an athletic contest, in return for a payment from gamblers to ensure winnings

Question 10

Statutory Regulation

Answer 10

there is little consistency among the state laws that regulate ticket resale

Question 11

Relevant Case Law

Answer 11

many parties including fans, sport organizations, and ticket brokers, have attempted to control the ticket resale through litigation.

Question 12

Gambling

Answer 12

criminal activities related to gambling have the most relevance for a recreation or sports manager when they potentially impact the integrity of the game
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