In assault statutes, the term ________ means the person attempting the assault is physically capable of immediately carrying it out
A) probative value
B) present ability
C) transferred intent
D) effective consent
B
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a. Defendant b. Judge c. Defense attorney d. Prosecutor
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which is not a problem that the EAP addresses?
a. Marital problems c. Employee disputes b. Psychological problems d. Officer shootings
Stella was raped by her husband in 1962. Although Stella reported the rape to local police, her husband was never convicted of the crime. Which of the following is the most likely reason why Stella’s husband was not convicted of rape?
a. Stella and her husband lived in a rural town where violent sex crimes were acceptable. b. Stella’s husband probably did not use force to rape his wife. c. Stella probably consented to the rape. d. Men were not prohibited from raping their wives in 1962.