criminal mcq

Hazarding a dangerous or wanton act knowing it's risky and may cause harm, without intent to harm.

Causing death by a rash act less severe than culpable homicide.

Unlawful acquisition of property not legally owned.

Unlawful deprivation of rightfully owned property.

Dishonest misappropriation of property. Punishable under Malaysian Law.

Acting with intent to deceive, to misrepresent in some way, not just an accidental misrepresentation.

Establishing a link between the accused's actions and the criminal harm that resulted.

Determines criminal responsibility by evaluating whether the accused's actions caused the harm in question.

An act of failing to do something that the law requires, resulting in a crime or civil liability.

Making it a crime to intentionally not help a public servant performing their job.

Failing to act in situations where law prevents that inaction.

Failing to act, leading to a breach of responsibility, which can result in a lawsuit.

A legal obligation to take action when a dangerous situation is created through one’s actions, which could potentially cause harm.

A person's duty to act under the law

A section in the Indian Penal Code that deals with negligent killings related to failure to act.

A law involving responsibilities and procedures on ships and their crews related to safety aspects.

The physical or factual connection between the defendant's action and the victim's death. This means the death would not have occurred without the defendant's act.

A test used to determine if there is factual causation. It asks: 'But for the defendant's actions, would the victim have still died?' If the answer is yes, then there is no factual causation.

The assessment of whether the connection between the defendant's act and the victim's death is strong enough to impose criminal responsibility.

A test used to determine legal causation. This test asks whether the defendant's actions were a 'substantial and operative' cause of the victim's death.

A case that established the substantial cause test. This case involved a stabbing victim who received inadequate medical care, but the court determined that the original wound was still a substantial cause of death.

A condition that victim has before the defendant's action. Even if the victim would have died due to the condition eventually, the Defendant can still be found to have caused death if their actions accelerated the death.

If the defendant was under a legal duty to act and could have prevented the victim's death by fulfilling that duty, the omission can be considered a factual cause of death.

The victim's death can be caused by multiple factors. As long as the defendant's action is necessary to the outcome, there is factual causation.

A legal principle that states a defendant is responsible for the full extent of a victim's injuries, even if their pre-existing condition made them more vulnerable to harm.

A test used to determine causation, focusing on whether the defendant could reasonably expect their actions to cause the victim's injury or death.

An intervening event that occurs after the defendant's actions, potentially absolving them of criminal responsibility if it directly causes the victim's harm, deemed independent of the defendant's actions.

When a third party's actions contribute to the victim's harm after the defendant's actions, potentially breaking the causal chain and lessening the defendant's responsibility.

A third party whose actions are not voluntary or intentional, and therefore they are not held responsible for the harm caused.

The legal concept of attributing responsibility for a crime to a particular person, even if their actions didn't directly cause the harm.

Describing the actions of a third party who lacks the ability to judge the situation and their actions, often due to immaturity or lack of understanding.

Intentionally causing harm to national defense, essential services, or for foreign powers.

Hiding or preventing the arrest of someone belonging to an organized crime group.

Sexual intercourse with a woman without her consent, except in certain legal exceptions.

Criminal offense where no defense is available, regardless of the accused's intention.

Criminal offense where some defenses are available, even though intent is not required.

Assuming that the accused had the mental state to commit the crime, even if not proven in court.

The physical act or omission that constitutes a crime, as opposed to the mental state.

The mental state required for a crime, like intention or knowledge.

Crimes where the prosecution doesn't need to prove the defendant's guilty intent. The act itself, even if unintentional, is enough for conviction.

When the wording of a legal statute or the nature of the crime suggests that mens rea is not required for conviction.

The burden of proof lies on the prosecution to establish the defendant's guilty intent.

When determining whether mens rea is required for a particular crime, consider both the wording of the law and the subject matter of the offense.

A conviction cannot stand if the prosecution fails to prove the defendant's guilty intent, which is a necessary element of the crime.

Legal issues that have broader implications for society and require clarification by a higher court.