Jurisdiction and Actus Reus

Question 1

United State’s Jurisdiction

Answer 1

(1) Anywhere inside United States
(2) Ships and Planes
(3) U.S. nationals abroad

Question 2

States’ Jurisdictions

Answer 2

(1) Crime occurs in whole or in part inside the state
(2) Attempt to commit crime inside the state
(3) Conspiracy to commit crime if overt act occurred within the state

Question 3

Actus Reus

Answer 3

(1) Physical Act (can be speech)
(2) Voluntary

(3) Failure to act can be actus reus
- Statutory Duty
- Special Relationship
- Abandonment of voluntary duty of care