Kaplan Crim Law Overview

Question 1

Mistake of Fact

Answer 1

1. A defense where it negates the mens rea; must be honest mistake
2. Specific Intent - any mistake, reasonable or unreasonable
3. General Intent - only reasonable mistake
4. Strict Liability - mistake of fact is no defense

Question 2

Elements of Crime

Answer 2

1. Actus Rea - voluntary act
2. Mens Rea - state of mind
3. Concurrence - Actus Rea meets mens Rea; must occur at same time.
4. Causation
5. Defenses

Question 3

RABID - General Intent

Answer 3

Rape
Arson
Battery
Involuntary Manslaughter 
Deprived Heart Murder

Question 4

SCAR BAFFLE - Specific Intent

Answer 4

Solicitation 
Conspiracy 
Attempt
Robbery
Burglary 
Assault 
False Pretenses
Forgery
Larceny-carrying away personal property with intent to steal
Embezzlement

Question 5

Types of Crime

Answer 5

1. Specific Intent - requires an actual subjective intent to cause a specific result.
2. General Intent - requires only an intent to do the prescribed act. (battery, arson, rape)
3. Strict Liability - requires no Mens Rea
   A. Regulatory Offenses (speeding)
   B. Regulation of food, drugs, firearms (possession)
   C. Morality Crimes (statutory rape)