Strict Liability Offenses

question 41

Multiple Choice

Strict liability offenses:

• A)dispense with the requirement of proof of any criminal intent on the part of the defendant.
• B)are so classified because the punishments imposed on violators are especially harsh in comparison to the punishments for other criminal offenses.
• C)impose liability on a defendant for the act of third parties.
• D)require proof of some form of mens rea.

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Definitions:

Hormone

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various body functions and processes.

Gland

An organ in the body that secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing mental processes and behavior.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain responsible for regulating physiological processes such as temperature regulation, hunger, thirst, and sleep cycles.