Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Individuals may be punished on a mere condition.
2. The basic rule in the United States is that an individual is not legally required to assist a person who is in peril.
3. The Good Samaritan standard common in Europe obligates individuals to intervene.
4. In the United States, a duty to intervene may be created by a statute that imposes a duty of care.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True

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