Asked by Ambrocia Ramirez on May 21, 2024
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The degrees of mental fault in criminal law include which of the following?
A) Subjective fault and Objective fault
B) Objective fault and Substantial fault
C) Liability without fault
D) Subjective fault, Objective fault and Liability without fault
Subjective Fault
A legal concept pertaining to the personal and individual blame or responsibility one has due to their own mental state or intentions.
Objective Fault
involves assigning blame or legal responsibility based on the failure to meet an objective standard of care or conduct, irrespective of the actor's intent.
Mental Fault
A legal concept referring to the wrongful state of mind behind an act, often relating to intent or recklessness.
- Discuss mental fault concepts in criminal law, including subjective and objective fault, and liability without fault.
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Vikram ChauhanMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The degrees of mental fault in criminal law include subjective fault (based on the defendant's actual state of mind), objective fault (based on what a reasonable person would have thought or done), and liability without fault (strict liability, where the defendant's mental state is irrelevant).
Learning Objectives
- Discuss mental fault concepts in criminal law, including subjective and objective fault, and liability without fault.