Unit 7 Appendix B Mens Rea And Defense
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Appendix B
Mens Rea and Defense
Directions
Read the seven case scenarios in Box 2.3 on p. 31 in The Courts in Our Criminal Justice System. Choose three of the seven case scenarios to answer. Then, indicate which bulleted case scenarios you selected (1-7).
Determine whether the individuals possess mens rea; if yes, then what type (reckless negligence, culpable negligence, or felony-murder rule). If there is no mens rea, write None.
Then, determine what type of general defense (if any) could be used. If no general defense is applicable, write “Other.” Briefly explain your rationale.
Post this assignment as an attachment.
1st Case Scenario
Bullet Point # Mens Rea
Y / N Type of Mens Rea Type of Defense Rationale
Appendix B
Mens Rea and Defense
Directions
Read the seven case scenarios in Box 2.3 on p. 31 in The Courts in Our Criminal Justice System. Choose three of the seven case scenarios to answer. Then, indicate which bulleted case scenarios you selected (1-7).
Determine whether the individuals possess mens rea; if yes, then what type (reckless negligence, culpable negligence, or felony-murder rule). If there is no mens rea, write None.
Then, determine what type of general defense (if any) could be used. If no general defense is applicable, write “Other.” Briefly explain your rationale.
Post this assignment as an attachment.
1st Case Scenario
Bullet Point # Mens Rea
Y / N Type of Mens Rea Type of Defense Rationale