Other crimes against the person

Question 1

Assault: Types

Answer 1

1. an attempted battery
2. Intentional infliction of apprehension due to an act of the Defendant (Specific intent + Apprehension + Act)

Question 2

Battery - Elements

Answer 2

1. Defendant acts
2. with intent to cause harmful or offensive contact to another
3. and harm occurs

Question 3

Rape: Elements

Answer 3

1. Unlawful sexual intercourse
2. without consent
3. using force, threat of force, or when the victim is unconscious or incapable of consent

Question 4

Statutory Rape

Answer 4

• Elements: Sexual intercourse with a minor
• Strict liability - does not require a mens rea
• Mistake as to age is not a defense

Question 5

Define: Kidnapping

Answer 5

Unlawful confinement or restraint of another that involves either moving or concealing the victim

(false imprisonment + movement)

Question 6

False Imprisonment - Elements

Answer 6

1. the unlawful restraining or confinement of a person in a bounded area
2. by force or threat of force
3. and the victim knows of the confinement or is hurt by it