Mistakes Flashcards

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1
Q

Type of crimes that do not require mens rea

A

strict liability

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2
Q

If crime is specific intent, what negates the specific intent requirement

A

honest mistake

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3
Q

Does a mistake have to be reasonable?

A

No, just in good faith

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4
Q

D is not guilty of general intent crime if

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the mistake is reasonable (no good faith req)

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