Communicative Act
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Subject distribution
- CRIMINAL1
Example wrong choices
21597_jonah-windows · CRIMINAL · Choice AJonah is guilty because the friend heard a statement about criminal damage
Why it's attractive
Hearing a statement about criminal damage doesn't equal being solicitation. The law requires a directed request.
Why it's wrong
Hearing a statement about criminal damage doesn't equal being solicitation. The law requires a directed request.
21597_jonah-windows · CRIMINAL · Choice BJonah is not guilty only because vandalism is a misdemeanor
Why it's attractive
Offense grade has nothing to do with whether a solicitation act occurred.
Why it's wrong
Offense grade has nothing to do with whether a solicitation act occurred.
21597_jonah-windows · CRIMINAL · Choice DJonah is guilty because solicitation does not require agreement
Why it's attractive
Solicitation doesn't require agreement, but it DOES require a request/encouragement act. That act is missing here.
Why it's wrong
Solicitation doesn't require agreement, but it DOES require a request/encouragement act. That act is missing here.
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