Issue Sense 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 AYes, because the constables' clandestine observation of the silver violated Sarah's reasonable expectation of privacy concerning activities occurring within her home.
Why it's attractive
Sarah exposed the items; no reasonable expectation of privacy exists for items visible through uncurtained windows.
Why it's wrong
Sarah exposed the items; no reasonable expectation of privacy exists for items visible through uncurtained windows.
16022_baptismal_release · CRIMINAL · Choice BShe did not intend the girl's death.
Why it's attractive
Homicide includes negligence/recklessness; intent is not required for all degrees.
Why it's wrong
Homicide includes negligence/recklessness; intent is not required for all degrees.
20806_council_oath · CRIMINAL · Choice ANo, because the presiding elder—not the presenter—granted the continuance, and ecclesiastical judicial action cannot trigger double jeopardy protections.
Why it's attractive
Judicial action *can* trigger DJ; the issue is timing, not the actor.
Why it's wrong
Judicial action *can* trigger DJ; the issue is timing, not the actor.
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