A statute making it an offense to burn a structure with the intent to defraud an insurer is an example of a _________ statute

a. strict liability
b. general-intent
c. specific-intent
d. None of these


Answer: C

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. Spinelli v. United States B. Aguilar v. Texas C. Kentucky v. King D. Illinois v. Gates

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a. True b. False

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