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Published	03/08/2024	Punishment Overview Must involve no greater deprivation of liberty than {{c1::what is necessary to deter & protect public from future crimes}}{{c…
Published	03/08/2024	Theories/justifications for Punishment{{c1::Utilitarian}}{{c2::Positive consequences to society in future (forward thinking)Deterrence, Incapacitation…
Published	03/08/2024	Purposes of Punishment{{c1::Deterrence}}{{c2::Dissuade would-be criminals from criminal acts through fear of punishment (influence behavior)Promote co…
Published	03/08/2024	Murder Mens Rea Common Law {{c1::Purpose/knowledgeMalice aforethoughtSeveral jurisdictions recognize different degrees of intentional killings}}{{c2::…
Published	03/08/2024	Murder Mens Rea MPC 210.2 {{c1::purposefully/knowingly ORRecklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to value of human life}}…
Published	03/08/2024	Fundamental Principles of Fairness (Arguments)  {{c1::Written statute requirement}}Fair notice{{c1::Retroactivity}}{{c2::Violates ex-post facto …
Published	03/08/2024	Statutory Interpretation  Material elements for crime to be committed{{c1::Conduct (actus reus)}}Usually connected to specific result{{c1::Ment…
Published	03/08/2024	Elements of a Crime Crime = AR + MR + C unless E or JAR = {{c1::actus reusConduct}}MR = {{c2::mens reaMental state}}C = {{c3::CausationLink between d…
Published	03/08/2024	Voluntary Acts Common Law = same as MPC 2.01(1){{c1::Wills the motion}}{{c2::Not remembering doing something does not mean that it is not voluntary}}…
Published	03/08/2024	OmissionsFailure to act or absence of an act{{c1::MPC 2.01(3)}}Liability for commission of offense can’t be based on omission without action unless:{{…
Published	03/08/2024	PossessionCommon law{{c1::Having possession of something illegal can fulfill act requirement}}MPC § 2.01(4)  For possession to constitute ac…
Published	03/08/2024	Mens Rea Overview Policy{{c1::Culpability of crime corelates with extent to which defendants mental state shows defendant should be punished for acts…
Published	03/08/2024	Mens Rea Common Law {{c1::Purpose/ Knowledge}}{{c2::Intent}}{{c3::General}}{{c8::Aware of harm they are likely to cause (knowledge) but harm isn’…
Published	03/08/2024	Mens Rea MPC {{c4::Purpose}}{{c1::Aware that conduct could cause harm & conscious object is to cause harm}}{{c2::“specific intent to” signals…
Published	03/08/2024	Mistake (argument for negating mens rea){{c1::If defendant did not know enough to be guilty of crime -> mistake may be defense}}More likely that de…
Published	03/08/2024	Mistake - Common Law{{c12::Mistake of fact:}}{{c1::Moral wrong doctrine}}{{c2::Defendant couldn’t assert mistake of fact if defendant subjectivel…
Published	03/08/2024	Mistake - MPC 2.04(1&2){{c1::No distinction between mistake of fact or mistake of law}}Makes some distinction between mistakes of fact & …
Published	03/08/2024	Causation OverviewTest{{c1::Connection between culpable act & harmful effect it produces}}Requires:{{c2::(1) establish but-for-cause (AKA ca…
Published	03/08/2024	But-for-causeBut-for test (common law & MPC § 2.03(1)(a)){{c1::If defendant would’ve refrained from acting & prohibited result would’ve occurr…
Published	03/08/2024	Proximate Cause Common LawTraditional rule: {{c1::if result occurred within 1 year-&-1-day from act -> result could be attributed to defe…
Published	03/08/2024	Proximate Cause MPCAims to {{c1::determine whether liability is fair under circumstances}}Act must {{c2::not be too remote or accidental, making punis…
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