Yvon Is Charged with the Crime of Theft for Taking

question 16

Multiple Choice

Yvon is charged with the crime of theft for taking Zach's briefcase,which Yvon mistakenly thought was hers.A mistake of fact is a defense

• A)if the fact was not reasonably made known to the public.
• B)if the mistake negates the mental state necessary to commit a crime.
• C)if the perpetrator was intoxicated.
• D)under any circumstances.

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Definitions:

Lumbar Regions

The area of the back that includes the five vertebrae between the rib cage and pelvis, often referred to in the context of lower back pain.

Hypochondriac

A person who is excessively concerned with their health and often worries about having or imagines symptoms of illness without objective evidence of disease.

Acromial

Pertaining to the acromion, an anatomical feature of the scapula (shoulder blade) contributing to the shoulder's bony structure.

Shoulder

A part of the body where the arm is joined to the torso, consisting of several joints and muscles that allow for a wide range of movement.