Describe the intent element in false imprisonment

What will be an ideal response?


• At common law, and in most states today, false imprisonment is a general intent crime. At common law, the offense was a misdemeanor.
• A few states require specific intent to confine a person secretly or to unlawfully imprison a person against his/her will.

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Why should the police staff tactical teams rather than relying on the military to carryout high risk tactical operations?

What will be an ideal response?

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We have daily "terror alerts" that remind us to be vigilant for potential acts of terror

In the minds of most Americans, this translates to awareness of acts such as airplane hijackings and suicide bombings committed by "extremists" like those involved with 9/11 . In reality, however, prior to 9/11/2001, there had been "no successful acts of international terrorism perpetrated in the United States" for six years. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In juvenile court, petition cases are handle formally.

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

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Prisoner education is more available and often times required for which group of offenders?

a. non-violent offenders b. juvenile offenders c. older offenders d. mentally healthy offenders

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