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Asportation refers to the actus reus element of theft crimes.

Which of the following is true of voluntary intoxication?

The breaking requirement of burglary would be satisfied by

In common-law terms, a person who intended an act but not its consequences acted with specific intent.

Uncompleted crimes such as attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation are sometimes referred to as:

A defendant who intends to commit a crime and acts in furtherance of that intent is guilty of __________ if the target crime is not completed.

Although the Constitution is not an important source in defining what behavior is criminal, it is the source, through the Bill of Rights, of many of the requirements of criminal procedure.

Unlike a misdemeanor or a violation, a felony is usually punishable by:

One of the purposes of criminal law is to alter an individual’s behavior to conform to societal norms.  The theory of __________ says it is possible to do this through educational and vocational programs, treatment, and counseling.

A defense attorney is ethically obligated to seek justice.