Asked by Bernardo Waincier on May 03, 2024
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Which of the following is not a reason that a criminal defendant may offer to assert that she or he lacked the required degree of criminal intent for the crime?
A) Insanity
B) Duress
C) Mistake
D) None of these choices is correct.
Criminal Intent
The mental state indicating that an individual intends to commit a crime or is aware that their actions would likely result in a crime.
Duress
The use of threats or force to compel someone to act against their will or judgment, often considered a defense in a legal proceeding.
Insanity
A legal defense claiming that the defendant was unable to understand the nature or wrongfulness of their actions due to mental illness.
- Gain insight into the assortment of defensive strategies that can be employed by criminal defendants and the logic behind each.
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Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All the options listed (Insanity, Duress, Mistake) are valid defenses that a defendant might use to argue they lacked the necessary criminal intent to be found guilty of a crime.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the assortment of defensive strategies that can be employed by criminal defendants and the logic behind each.