Strict Liability Offenses

question 51

Multiple Choice

Strict liability offenses:

• A) dispense with the requirement of proof of any criminal intent on the part of the defendant.
• B) are so classified because the punishments imposed on violators are especially harsh in comparison to the punishments for other criminal offenses.
• C) impose liability on a defendant for the act of another party.
• D) are commonly criticized on the ground that a person may not be convicted of such an offense without being shown to have committed a wrongful act.

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Definitions:

Endotracheal Intubation

A medical procedure where a tube is inserted through the mouth into the trachea to maintain an open airway.

Respiratory Resuscitation

Emergency procedures, including artificial ventilation and chest compressions, to restore breathing and circulation.

Hospice Care

Specialized care designed to provide support and comfort to patients in the final phase of a terminal illness.

Repositioning

The act of moving or adjusting the position of a patient or an object to improve comfort, function, or well-being.