Two main elements that are often considered to establish “acting under color of law” is if the off- duty officer used official powers of his or her public office to accomplish the harm and:
a. The officer was paid for doing so
b. The officer displayed his or her badge
c. If the victim reasonably believed that a government employee was causing the harm and
the person committing the harm used this belief to achieve or complete the damage,
injury, or harm
d. The officer was ordered to commit the act by his or her superior
c. If the victim reasonably believed that a government employee was causing the harm and
the person committing the harm used this belief to achieve or complete the damage,
injury, or harm
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a. do not protect those who help others b. only protect non-professionals c. vary from state to state d. discourage people from helping others
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A. heroin B. alcohol C. GHB D. cocaine
Most states use the _______ because it’s easier to establish.
a. mere preparation b. overt act c. last act d. dangerous
Sally’s intention to start only a small fire is:
a. unlikely to eliminate a charge of arson. b. likely to eliminate a charge of arson. c. relevant for eliminating a key element of burglary. d. relevant for eliminating a key element of robbery.