The Trial Judge Will Most Likely Hold That

question 18

Multiple Choice

The trial judge will most likely hold that:

• A)Michael's addiction absolves him of criminal responsibility in this case.
• B)Michael's addition is irrelevant because burglary and theft are strict liability offenses.
• C)Michael can be held criminally responsible for burglary and theft of money and other property, but be cannot be convicted of theft of prescription drugs due to his addiction.
• D)The Robinson case is inapplicable because Michael is not being prosecuted for his status of being a drug addict.

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