The Prosecution Must Prove Beyond a Reasonable Doubt That the Accused

question 38

Multiple Choice

The prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused was the "but-for" cause of the social harm in order to hold him or her criminally responsible unless

• A)there are two independent causes that operate simultaneously,either of which could have caused the result
• B)the victim is a possible criminal who was escaping the custody of a citizen's arrest
• C)the accused person was not aware that he or she committed a social harm
• D)later incidents,not in the accused person's control,led to further harm to the victim

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Definitions:

Defective Condition Warranty

A guarantee that a product will function as intended and be free of defects that could make it unsafe or unfit for its usual purpose.

Consumer Expectations Test

A legal standard used to determine product liability based on whether a product fails to meet the ordinary expectations of a consumer.

Product Defect

A flaw or fault in a product that could make it dangerous or fail to perform its intended purpose.

Ordinary Consumer

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