Compare and contrast the types of mental states provided by the Model Penal Code. Provide a scenario for each type of mental state to develop your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
(1) Purposeful acts are done intentionally and deliberately – “You borrowed my car and wrecked it on purpose.” (2) Knowingly – “You may not have purposely wrecked my car, but you knew that you were almost certain to get in an accident because you never driven such a powerful and fast automobile.” (3) Recklessly – “You may not have purposely wrecked my car, but you were driving over the speed limit on a rain-soaked and slick road in heavy traffic and certainly realized that you were extremely likely to get into an accident.” (4) Negligently – “You may not have purposely wrecked my car and apparently did not understand the power of the auto’s engine, but I cannot overlook your lack of awareness of the risk of an accident. After all, any reasonable person would have been aware that such an expensive sports car would pack a punch and would be difficult for a new driver to control.”
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The least deferential standard of appellate review in criminal cases is
a. de novo c. clear error b. reasonableness d. abuse of discretion
Requests of counsel to an appellate court seeking additional time to file a law brief or asking for expedited consideration of an appeal are generally effectuated by filing a written _______ with the appellate court
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Officers should answer questions as rapidly as possible so the jury will be impressed with their knowledge of the case
Indicate whether the statement is true or false