The Model Penal Code is automatically law.
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These crimes can be proven without showing any mens rea, onl…
These crimes can be proven without showing any mens rea, only that the act was committed.
Legal cause is also referred to as
Legal cause is also referred to as
In the federal system, the court rules are drafted by
In the federal system, the court rules are drafted by
Acts that are made criminal because they are declared so by…
Acts that are made criminal because they are declared so by legislature are
Vicarious liability does not require mens rea.
Vicarious liability does not require mens rea.
This theory of punishment includes vocational training progr…
This theory of punishment includes vocational training programs and educational programs.
Administrative agencies may promulgate criminal prohibitions…
Administrative agencies may promulgate criminal prohibitions, but they may not determine the punishment.
A social contract is an implied agreement between all people…
A social contract is an implied agreement between all people that they will relinquish a certain amount of liberties in exchange for security.
The Framers of the U.S. Constitution intended for a centrali…
The Framers of the U.S. Constitution intended for a centralized power that rested with the federal government.