With _____ Prevention, Which Begins After the Harm Has Occurred

question 187

Short Answer

With _____ prevention, which begins after the harm has occurred, a person acts to limit further damage.

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Definitions:

Actus Reus

The physical act of committing a crime, as opposed to the mental intent (mens rea) to commit the act.

Mens Rea

A legal term referring to the intent or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime.

Actus Reus

The physical act of committing a crime, as opposed to the mental intent to commit the crime.

Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine

A common law doctrine under which the court may impose criminal liability on a corporate officer for actions of employees under her or his supervision regardless of whether she or he participated in, directed, or even knew about those actions.