KRS & RCO Flashcards
Define ‘intentionally’ in the context of criminal liability.
Acting purposely or with the conscious objective to engage in the conduct.
Explain ‘knowingly’ as a culpable mental state in criminal offenses.
Being aware of and consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk.
How is ‘wanton’ behavior defined regarding criminal offenses?
Consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk, constituting a gross deviation.
What does ‘recklessly’ mean in the context of criminal acts?
Failing to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk, constituting a gross deviation.
When is a person not guilty of a criminal offense?
When he engages in conduct voluntarily, meets mental state requirements, and is physically capable.
Explain the term ‘culpability’ as related to criminal statutes.
Even if not expressly designated, a culpable mental state may be required if conduct necessitates it.
What is ‘absolute liability’ in the context of criminal offenses?
A person can be guilty of an offense without the specific mental states if certain criteria are met.
Define ‘offense against a vulnerable victim’ in criminal law.
It includes various violations against vulnerable individuals, such as minors or those with disabilities.
What constitutes tampering with a witness?
Inducing a witness to avoid testifying or influencing their testimony.
What is considered retaliating against a participant in the legal process?
Engaging in conduct intending to cause harm or damage.
What are the various actions that can be classified as tampering with a witness?
Inducing absence, making false statements, or practicing deceit.
What is the penalty for intimidating a participant in the legal process?
It is considered a Class D felony.
How does the law define intimidating a participant in the legal process?
By hindering, delaying, or preventing communication of relevant information.
When can a person be convicted of tampering with a witness?
If the act is related to the role played by the witness.
What actions are involved in tampering with a witness according to the law?
Inducing absence or influencing the witness’s testimony.
What constitutes unauthorized use of an automobile?
Operating, controlling, or using a vehicle without the owner’s consent.
What offense does theft of labor already rendered result in?
Theft of labor already rendered can result in various classes of misdemeanor or felony charges.
What is the consequence of committing two or more theft of labor offenses within 90 days?
The offenses may be combined, treated as a single offense, and the values aggregated for charging.
What constitutes receiving stolen property?
Receiving, retaining, or disposing of movable property known or believed to be stolen.
Define ‘forced labor or services’.
Labor obtained through force, fraud, or coercion from another person.
What constitutes ‘advancing prostitution’?
Causing or aiding prostitution, procuring patrons, providing premises, or engaging in related conduct.
Explain the term ‘commercial sexual activity’.
Includes sex acts involving anything of value, production of obscene material, or sexually explicit performances.
What is meant by ‘debt bondage’?
Debtor pledges personal services or others’ services as security for a debt.
Define ‘force, fraud, or coercion’.
Includes harm, abuse of law, controlling access to substances, destroying documents, etc.