People Are Generally Considered Either Not Responsible or Less Responsible

question 63

Multiple Choice

People are generally considered either not responsible or less responsible for their crimes if they are:

• A) forced to commit a criminal act.
• B) coerced to commit a criminal act.
• C) entrapped.
• D) all of the choices are correct

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Definitions:

Reasonable Person

A hypothetical individual in law whose behavior serves as a standard of care to determine if actions of others are legally acceptable.

Miranda Rights

A legal directive ensuring that individuals under arrest are informed of their rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.

Admissible In Court

Pertains to evidence that is allowed to be presented before the court as part of the trial proceedings.

Suspected Crime

An act believed to potentially be criminal based on preliminary evidence or suspicion but not yet legally proven.