Define the terms actus reus and mens rea. How do these terms pertain to juvenile delinquency?
What will be an ideal response?
Actus reus refers to a voluntary act and mens rea refers to guilty mind. To convict someone of a criminal offense, both must be proven.
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a. A house arson b. A church arson c. A warehouse arson d. A vehicle arson
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Theory devoid of method is preferable to method devoid of theory
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Judges should allow the law to become their entire life
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Which of the following is not an activity that would be part of a forensic psychologist’s duties?
a. statistical analysis of crime trends; b. crime scene analysis; c. investigation of a crime; d. hostage negotiation.
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