Extras Flashcards
Willful and wanton disregard for human life is essentially the same as what concept from tort law?
Substantial certainty, because you know that death is a strong likelihood, but you choose to act anyway
Does transferred intent apply to attempt crimes?
No, confusion over someone’s identity is irrelevant. If you shoot someone, that shows you intended to kill that person, regardless of their identity
What type of intent is the default position?
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
Whenever a jury has made a factual decision in a multiple-choice question, how should you treat that?
As a fact that is completely settled, so so accept it
If an answer choice is based on an interpretation of facts, can that be the correct answer?
Never, it is meant to test your understanding of the law
What is the way you should always answer unless stated otherwise?
According to majority rules