John is a construction worker. He is walking down the street when he notices two children playing in the street. John continues on his way. Shortly after he passes, one of the children is hit by a car and killed. John is not guilty of a criminal omission based on:


Ans: The American bystander rule

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Which is considered the primary source of information on the use of illicit drugs, tobacco, and alcohol by the civilian, non-institutionalized U.S. population, aged 12 and older?

a) DAWN report b) National Survey on Drug Use and Health c) MTF d) U.S. Report on Substance Use, Abuse and Dependence

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Phillip is an undercover police officer assigned to look for pickpockets at the county fair. He observes Frank deftly lift Sheila's wallet from her open purse. Phillip approaches Frank and identifies himself as an officer At that moment Frank shoves Phillip down and takes off running. Phillip, unhurt, leaps to his feet and gives chase. He tackles Frank and places him under arrest. A search of Frank reveals Sheila's wallet and a .32 pistol in his jacket pocket. Frank has committed:

A) aggravated robbery because he assaulted a peace officer while committing a theft. B) theft, not robbery, because the element of assault with bodily injury is missing. C) aggravated robbery because he was in possession of a deadly weapon while committing a felony theft. D) robbery because he committed an assault in the immediate flight from a theft.

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The term __________ refers to offenders who return to offending after experiencing a criminal conviction and the corresponding punishment

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Legal moralism is used to justify laws against:

a. prostitution. b. speeding c. loitering. d. driving without a license.

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