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If a parent fails to provide clothing,food and the basic necessities of life for his/her child,that parent may be held criminally responsible for the harm done to that child.This crime of omission arises by

A) special relationship
B) statute
C) contract
D) volunteering

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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A crime can occur even if no actual harm is done.

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Professionals who work with children are required to report suspected child abuse

The concept of _______________________________________ allows one to be held criminally liable for the harm to a person other than the intended victim.

An employer may be responsible for the acts of its employee if that employee is carrying out the employer's business.This is known as

Transferred intent assesses guilt for an unintended crime committed in the process of an intended crime.

What are the four components of a crime,including a definition of each component?

In the context of the components of a crime,_________________________ is the logical and consistent connection that must exist between the perpetrator's wrongful intent and wrongful act and between the wrongful intent and the resulting harm.

Affirmative assistance sufficient for complicity can be all except

Corporations,as well as individuals,may be charged with obstruction of justice.

A sleepwalker who commits a crime may be able to avoid criminal liability by claiming that it was an involuntary act and the law requires that the criminal act be voluntary.

Jane invited Robert to come to her home to watch a movie.While watching Robert decided to get high and used heroin he had brought with him.Within a short time Robert collapsed.Jane did not seek help,but thought Robert would simply "sleep it off." Robert died.Jane can be charged with involuntary manslaughter because of her negligence in failing to get Robert medical attention.

Intent is apparent only through the confession of the accused.

What is the definition of general and specific intent and how do these two concept differ?

A prior conviction is good evidence of intent to commit a present crime.

Possession differs from most crimes because

Not every crime includes a guilty state of mind.

Actus reus is significant in defining crimes

Actus reus can include all except

Mens rea is