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Ear 01

This trap appears as a wrong-answer choice in 3 active questions. Spotting how it is built is the repair: read each example's “why it's attractive” before the “why it's wrong.”

Subject distribution

  • CRIMINAL3

Example wrong choices

  • 14579_the_uncurtained_window · CRIMINAL · Choice BNo, because regardless of the lawfulness of the constables' conduct beforehand, they ultimately obtained a warrant to search Sarah's home.

    Why it's attractive

    Warrants do not cure prior illegal searches if the warrant info is tainted.

    Why it's wrong

    Warrants do not cure prior illegal searches if the warrant info is tainted.

  • 16022_baptismal_release · CRIMINAL · Choice AThe girl's death resulted from the adult's failure to render aid.

    Why it's attractive

    Multiple causes exist; third party inaction does not excuse a defendant with a duty.

    Why it's wrong

    Multiple causes exist; third party inaction does not excuse a defendant with a duty.

  • 20806_council_oath · CRIMINAL · Choice DYes, because the selection of the twelve council members through the selection process initiated the hearing proceedings, thereby attaching jeopardy.

    Why it's attractive

    Selection is not attachment; the oath is the trigger.

    Why it's wrong

    Selection is not attachment; the oath is the trigger.

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