What is the difference between a purposeful intent and a strict liability offense? Provide an example of each to support your answer.

What will be an ideal response?


Purposeful acts are committed intentionally and deliberately meaning that there was intent to commit an act to accomplish a specific result. Strict liability offenses, on the other hand, do not require mens rea (which “purposely” is a type of).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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How does the doctrine of qualified immunity apply to police officers?

What will be an ideal response?

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A(n) ________ of crime attempts to explain all or most forms of criminal conduct through a single, overarching approach

a. complete b. unicausal c. integrated d. general

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