After Acquired Knowledge
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Subject distribution
- CRIMINAL1
Example wrong choices
22288_gift-from-a-friend · CRIMINAL · Choice AReceiving stolen property and larceny.
Why it's attractive
Both crimes require knowledge at acquisition. Peter had none. Stacking them doesn't create knowledge.
Why it's wrong
Both crimes require knowledge at acquisition. Peter had none. Stacking them doesn't create knowledge.
22288_gift-from-a-friend · CRIMINAL · Choice BReceiving stolen property only.
Why it's attractive
The receipt discovery feels like it creates guilt, but receiving stolen property requires knowing the property was stolen WHEN you received it. Two weeks later doesn't count.
Why it's wrong
The receipt discovery feels like it creates guilt, but receiving stolen property requires knowing the property was stolen WHEN you received it. Two weeks later doesn't count.
22288_gift-from-a-friend · CRIMINAL · Choice CLarceny only.
Why it's attractive
Ruth voluntarily gave Peter the guitar. No trespassory taking. And Peter didn't know it belonged to a music store when he took it.
Why it's wrong
Ruth voluntarily gave Peter the guitar. No trespassory taking. And Peter didn't know it belonged to a music store when he took it.
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