It Is Generally Accepted That a Defendant Cannot Be Held

question 20

Multiple Choice

It is generally accepted that a defendant cannot be held liable for an attempt unless he or she has committed

• A)the guilty state of mind,or intent.
• B)the actus reus to further his or her plan.
• C)the final step of completing the crime.
• D)the initial thoughts or desires to commit a crime.

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Definitions:

Dispositional Explanation

An attribution that ascribes behavior to innate qualities of the individual, such as personality traits or temperaments, rather than to external circumstances.

Situational Explanation

The interpretation of behavior or events based on the context or circumstances in which they occur, rather than attributing them to personal traits.

Situational Explanation

An explanation that attributes behavior to external factors, circumstances, or situations rather than to individual characteristics.

Dispositional Explanation

An attribution that attributes someone's behavior to their inherent qualities, characteristics, or personality, rather than external situations.