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Criminal Law Review

The review covers topics such as criminal punishment, legality, mens rea, actus

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What is the primary purpose of criminal punishment in the U.S. legal system? To achieve goals such as retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, and rehabilitation.
What principle states that no one can be punished for a crime unless the law defines the conduct as criminal The principle of legality.
What distinguishes criminal law from civil law in terms of who the offense is committed against Criminal law addresses offenses against society or the public as a whole.
Under what circumstances does strict scrutiny apply to a criminal statute? When the law affects a fundamental right or targets a suspect classification.
What term refers to the physical, voluntary act required for criminal liability? Actus reus
Under what conditions can a failure to act result in criminal liability? When a legal duty to act exists.
Which level of Mens rea involves consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk? Recklessness.
What term refers to the mental state or “guilty mind” required for criminal liability? Mens Rea
What type of crime does NOT require proof of mens rea? Strict liability crimes.
Which defense argues that the defendant lacked the mental capacity to understand the wrongfulness of their actions? The insanity defense.
Which defense applies when law enforcement induces a person to commit a crime they otherwise would not have committed? Entrapment.
What requirement must be met for a defendant to successfully claim self defense? The threat must be imminent.
What term describes a person who intentionally assists another person in committing a crime? An accomplice.
What mental state must be proven for someone to be convicted as an accomplice? Intent to aid or assist in the commission of the crime.
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