Depraved Heart Versus Attempt
This trap appears as a wrong-answer choice in 1 active question. Spotting how it is built is the repair: read each example's “why it's attractive” before the “why it's wrong.”
Subject distribution
- CRIMINAL1
Example wrong choices
19008_orchard_gate_ricochet · CRIMINAL · Choice AAttempted murder.
Why it's attractive
The choice treats a dangerous shot as if it proves purpose to kill.
Why it's wrong
The choice treats a dangerous shot as if it proves purpose to kill.
19008_orchard_gate_ricochet · CRIMINAL · Choice CDischarging a firearm within the municipal limits.
Why it's attractive
The act fits the ordinance only if the quoted knowledge element is met.
Why it's wrong
The act fits the ordinance only if the quoted knowledge element is met.
19008_orchard_gate_ricochet · CRIMINAL · Choice DVoluntary manslaughter.
Why it's attractive
The choice treats voluntary manslaughter as the automatic no-intent-to-kill answer.
Why it's wrong
The choice treats voluntary manslaughter as the automatic no-intent-to-kill answer.
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