Strict Liability Offenses

question 51

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 another party.
• D) are commonly criticized on the ground that a person may not be convicted of such an offense without being shown to have committed a wrongful act.

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Definitions:

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding sensory input that has particular meaning or can be applied to a context, into memory.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where small amounts of information can be stored for a short period of time.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which acts as a buffer for stimuli received through the senses, lasting up to several seconds.

Long-Term Memory

Refers to the phase of memory responsible for storing information for an extended period, ranging from a few minutes to a lifetime.