The Police Are Called to a School to Address an Altercation

question 44

Multiple Choice

The police are called to a school to address an altercation between two boys.Jim has a broken arm after Tom slammed him into the wall of the school because Tom believed Jim had stolen his phone.It was a case of mistaken identity.What is the material circumstance component of actus reus in this event?

• A) Jim has a broken arm
• B) Jim was not the intended target
• C) Tom slammed Jim into the wall
• D) Jim did not consent to being pushed

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REM Sleep

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REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, dreams, and paralysis of motor systems.