Extras Flashcards

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Q

Willful and wanton disregard for human life is essentially the same as what concept from tort law?

A

Substantial certainty, because you know that death is a strong likelihood, but you choose to act anyway

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Does transferred intent apply to attempt crimes?

A

No, confusion over someone’s identity is irrelevant. If you shoot someone, that shows you intended to kill that person, regardless of their identity

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What type of intent is the default position?

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General intent, unless the definition makes it specific intent by requiring some thought, knowledge, intent, or idea that must be in the defendant’s head

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Whenever a jury has made a factual decision in a multiple-choice question, how should you treat that?

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As a fact that is completely settled, so so accept it

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If an answer choice is based on an interpretation of facts, can that be the correct answer?

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Never, it is meant to test your understanding of the law

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What is the way you should always answer unless stated otherwise?

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According to majority rules

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