Modus Operandi Refers To

question 17

Multiple Choice

Modus operandi refers to:

• A)a defendant's motive for committing a particular crime
• B)the mens rea of the defendant
• C)a chain of events leading to an inference of the existence of a particular fact
• D)a distinctive pattern of committing crimes

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Definitions:

Lawful Instruction

Refers to directives or orders given that are within the bounds of the law and ought to be followed by the recipients.

Apparent Authority

A situation in which a reasonable third party would understand that an agent had authority to act, even if the agent did not have actual authority.

Express Agency

A type of agency relationship explicitly agreed upon by the principal and agent, either orally or in writing.

Implied Agency

A type of agency relationship created by actions of the parties involved rather than a written agreement, suggesting that one party agrees to act on behalf of another.