Asked by Debra Matela on May 03, 2024
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Elements of false imprisonment include which of the following?
A) Intent to confine or restrain a person
B) Actual confinement in boundaries not of the plaintiff's choosing
C) Harmful or offensive physical contact intentionally performed
D) Intent to confine or restrain a person and actual confinement in boundaries not of the plaintiff's choosing
E) Intent to confine or restrain a person, actual confinement in boundaries not of the plaintiff's choosing, and harmful or offensive physical contact intentionally performed
Intent to Confine
The deliberate aim or plan to restrict someone's freedom of movement, often a critical element in kidnapping charges.
Actual Confinement
The physical detention of a person within a facility such as a prison or jail.
Harmful Contact
Harmful contact refers to physical contact intentionally made by one person to another that results in injury or damage.
- Gain insight into the idea of false imprisonment and its ramifications within the legal framework.
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Elisha ChopraMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
False imprisonment involves the intentional act of restraining someone within boundaries without their consent, which includes both the intent to confine and the actual confinement. Harmful or offensive contact is related to battery, not false imprisonment.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the idea of false imprisonment and its ramifications within the legal framework.