Which of the Following Torts Arises from Causing Someone to Be

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following torts arises from causing someone to be arrested criminally without proper grounds?

• A) Invasion of privacy
• B) Battery
• C) Assault
• D) Malicious prosecution
• E) Trespassing

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Definitions:

Status Offense

A noncriminal act that is considered a violation of the law only because of the age of the offender, such as truancy or curfew violations.

Status Offense

An action that is considered a violation of the law only because of the age of the perpetrator, such as truancy or underage drinking.

White-Collar Crimes

Non-violent crimes committed by individuals or corporations in the course of their professional lives, often for financial gain.

Identity Statuses

Theories or stages that describe the process of developing an identity, as proposed by psychologist James Marcia.