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SPEA-V 184 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (26)
How to identify the Crim Law requires culpability (intent to
elements of a crime commit a crime or be very careless) &
from statute blameworthiness (someone did
(combination of act something wrong).
and intent
The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that
Mens rea constitutes part of a crime, as
opposed to the action or conduct of the
accused. (the state of mind to commit a
crime)
Actus reus Refers to the act or omission that
comprise the physical elements of a
crime as required by statute. (the act
of crime)
Criminal v Civil law - Civil Law = the system of law concerned
what are the with private relations between members
of a community rather than criminal,
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differences? military, or religious affairs; Criminal Law =
a system of law concerned with the
punishment of those who commit
crimes.
• Retribution - punishment as justice
• Prevention - specific and general deterrence
• Incapacitation - stop someone from
committing additional crimes
• Rehabilitation - idea that the
Why punish crimes? lawbreaker is a social deviant in need of
correction or socialization.
• Deterrence -- An individual will be
less likely to commit another crime
once punished. (deter a specific
individual)
General Deterrence -- Discourage people
at large from committing a crime (deter
the general population)
Castle Doctrine: a legal doctrine that
designates a person's abode or any
legally occupied space. (vehicle or home)
Castle doctrine v as a place in which that person has
Stand your ground - protections and immunities permitting in
how are they certain circumstances to defend oneself
different? against an
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intruder, free from legal prosecution for
the consequences of the force used
Stand your ground: provides that
people may use deadly force when
they
reasonably believe it is necessary to
defend against a threat of death, serious
bodily harm, kidnapping, rape, or in some
jurisdictions robbery or other serious
crimes
• Failure to prove state of mind or
• failure to prove the act
• Negates the crime because now
element missing (defendant's intent or
that the defendant committed the
specific act)
Defenses to crime • Justified Defenses:
• Self-defense
• Defense of Another
• Defense of Property
• Law Enforcement
• Pu
blic
Duty
Nece
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SPEA-V 184 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (26)
How to identify the Crim Law requires culpability (intent to
elements of a crime commit a crime or be very careless) &
from statute blameworthiness (someone did
(combination of act something wrong).
and intent
The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that
Mens rea constitutes part of a crime, as
opposed to the action or conduct of the
accused. (the state of mind to commit a
crime)
Actus reus Refers to the act or omission that
comprise the physical elements of a
crime as required by statute. (the act
of crime)
Criminal v Civil law - Civil Law = the system of law concerned
what are the with private relations between members
of a community rather than criminal,
1/
16
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PM
differences? military, or religious affairs; Criminal Law =
a system of law concerned with the
punishment of those who commit
crimes.
• Retribution - punishment as justice
• Prevention - specific and general deterrence
• Incapacitation - stop someone from
committing additional crimes
• Rehabilitation - idea that the
Why punish crimes? lawbreaker is a social deviant in need of
correction or socialization.
• Deterrence -- An individual will be
less likely to commit another crime
once punished. (deter a specific
individual)
General Deterrence -- Discourage people
at large from committing a crime (deter
the general population)
Castle Doctrine: a legal doctrine that
designates a person's abode or any
legally occupied space. (vehicle or home)
Castle doctrine v as a place in which that person has
Stand your ground - protections and immunities permitting in
how are they certain circumstances to defend oneself
different? against an
2/
16
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PM
intruder, free from legal prosecution for
the consequences of the force used
Stand your ground: provides that
people may use deadly force when
they
reasonably believe it is necessary to
defend against a threat of death, serious
bodily harm, kidnapping, rape, or in some
jurisdictions robbery or other serious
crimes
• Failure to prove state of mind or
• failure to prove the act
• Negates the crime because now
element missing (defendant's intent or
that the defendant committed the
specific act)
Defenses to crime • Justified Defenses:
• Self-defense
• Defense of Another
• Defense of Property
• Law Enforcement
• Pu
blic
Duty
Nece
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