Criminal Law
4 essay questions regarding : presumption of innocence, rationales for punishment, elements of self defense, Model Penal Code..
several paragraphs for each question. BLUEBOOK Citations
Please WRITE SUBSTANTIVE ESSAYS! This means SEVERAL PARAGRAPHS for each answer, with citations in bluebook format
- Discuss what is required for mistake to be a defense. How does this relate to the types of culpability in the Model Penal Code? Be sure to discuss the debate over whether to call mistakes a defense.
- List and explain the 4 elements of self-defense. Are there any exceptions to any of these elements? If so, explain. Use examples!
- Define presumption of innocence. What is the importance of the presumption of innocence as it relates to criminal liability?
Explain the purposes of rationales for punishment and the arguments in favor of each rationale. Include a discussion about current trends in punishment.
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Arguments have there between scholars on the discussion of mistakes being used as a tactic for defense when an individual or person has committed an offense. If there is a situation whereby an individual has committed an offense, it can be termed as mistake if there is proof…
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