Identify and discuss the first two elements required for inchoate offenses. Why are these elements important when developing charges against suspects?
What will be an ideal response?
Mens rea and actus reus, substantive offense, result crimes, conduct crimes, test for actus reus.
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Which of the following arguments describes a benefit of appointing female judges?
A. Women are more intelligent than men about legal matters due to their superior English skills. B. Women would improve the quality of justice due to their understanding of the unique challenges facing women in society. C. Women are more nurturing and empathetic than men. D. Women are less likely to be influenced by the attractiveness of defendants in the courtroom.
In the context of the Bill of Rights, which of the following statements is true about Amendment X?
A. It recognizes that the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. B. It recognizes that excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. C. It recognizes that no soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. D. It recognizes that the enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
The doctrine of transferred intent allows a murder suspect to escape punishment if someone other than the intended victim is killed
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false