The overwhelming majority of U.S. jurisdictions follow the Model Penal Code's approach to the crime of disorderly conduct by requiring the mens rea of purpose, meaning that an actor must specifically intent to disturb the peace or otherwise engage in disorderly conduct in order for criminal liability to be imposed.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: False.
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Describe appropriate court attire for an officer.
What will be an ideal response?
In addition to preventing recidivism, the 1991 Juvenile Protection Law incorporated which of the following elements into the juvenile justice system?
a. The definition of youth as below the age of 18 years b. The provision of education as the principal measure for dealing with delinquency c. The requirement that juvenile trials are closed to the public d. All of the above
Why did the Court strike down the provision of FECA that restricted campaign spending?
What will be an ideal response?
A defendant's guilty plea must be
a. intelligent and voluntary. c. inculpatory and cognitive. b. exculpatory and sensate. d. volitional and exculpatory.