What is the rule of abandonment? Why does the law reward individuals who voluntarily abandon their attempt? Do you believe that the affirmative defense of abandonment is a good idea? Why or why not? Use examples from your readings to support your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
Abandonment is allowed as a defense only when abandonment was fully voluntary and not influenced by an extraneous factor. The law rewards individuals who voluntarily abandon their attempt because an involuntary abandonment is more morally blameworthy.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. booster b. fence c. snitch d. pimp
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A. experimental research B. ethnographic research C. self-report research D. case studies
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a. bill of attainder b. ex post fact c. writ of certiorari d. writ of habeas corpus