Intent
What kind of intent is shown when someone does something deliberately?
Purposely
True or False: In the U.S, people are generally punished under the law for not acting upon a sitution
False
What are the two parts in concurance?
Mens Rea (intent) and Mens Actus (Act)
A person drives double the posted speed limit and causes a crash that kills several people. What kind of intent is shown?
Reckless Intent
A lifeguard hired at a pool chooses not to help someone who is drowning, and he is held liable. Why?
Contract
This type of offense is the result of a failure to act.
Omission
Negligent Intent
A hiker promises to guide an injured friend back to camp, but halfway, they abandon them. What kind of Liability?
Assumption of Duty
What type of Intent is shown when someone tries to poison a drink of Person A, but Person B drinks it and dies?
Transferred intent
Someone hides a weapon in their backpack, then walks into a courthouse and gets arrested. What type of Intent is shown?
Purposeful Intent
A husband watches his wife drown in a pool. What type of liability is this?
Status
A bartender unknowingly sells alcohol to a minor. What type of offense is this?
Strict Liability Offense - Public welfare offense