When a Criminal Act Is Caused by Forces of Nature

question 146

Multiple Choice

When a criminal act is caused by forces of nature or human conduct other than the intentional threats of bodily harm, what legal defence can be used?

• A)mistake of law
• B)necessity
• C)duress
• D)mistake of fact

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Definitions:

Stockholder

An individual or entity that owns shares in a corporation, giving them ownership interest.

Dividends Account

An account used in bookkeeping that records the dividends paid out to shareholders from a corporation's earnings.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.

Transfer of Assets

The act of moving ownership of assets from one party to another, which could involve selling, gifting, or exchanging.