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This trap appears as a wrong-answer choice in 4 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
- Contracts1
Example wrong choices
16131_peters_gale · CRIMINAL · Choice CYes, because Peter's strike was the direct and proximate cause of John’s death.
Why it's attractive
Proves causation, but ignore the missing voluntary act.
Why it's wrong
Proves causation, but ignore the missing voluntary act.
16131_peters_gale · CRIMINAL · Choice DYes, because Peter voluntarily chose to sail in an area known for dangerous toxic vents.
Why it's attractive
Tries to transfer voluntariness from a prior, non-harmful act.
Why it's wrong
Tries to transfer voluntariness from a prior, non-harmful act.
16182_tabithas_tithing · CRIMINAL · Choice ANo, because it was immediately apparent to the investigator that the ledger was evidence of a crime.
Why it's attractive
Plain view requires the view to be plain; here, a search (lifting) occurred first.
Why it's wrong
Plain view requires the view to be plain; here, a search (lifting) occurred first.
16182_tabithas_tithing · CRIMINAL · Choice BNo, because Tabitha assumed the risk that the investigator would find items in her workspace.
Why it's attractive
Third-party risk covers what you reveal, not what is hidden under covers.
Why it's wrong
Third-party risk covers what you reveal, not what is hidden under covers.
16182_tabithas_tithing · CRIMINAL · Choice DYes, because the investigator violated Tabitha's rights by obtaining entry through deceit.
Why it's attractive
Undercover deceit is legally valid for entry.
Why it's wrong
Undercover deceit is legally valid for entry.
17007_contract-rights-assign-discharge · CONTRACTS · Choice BStephanas was not capable of making or setting up merchant tents.
Why it's wrong
Choice B is not the credited answer for this item.
17007_contract-rights-assign-discharge · CONTRACTS · Choice DThe contract between Paul and Silas did not contain a clause permitting assignment.
Why it's wrong
Choice D is not the credited answer for this item.
22303_silas_grain · CRIMINAL · Choice AYes, because Silas had been found guilty of six previous nonviolent offenses.
Why it's attractive
Recidivism justifies enhancement, but doesn't immunize from proportionality.
Why it's wrong
Recidivism justifies enhancement, but doesn't immunize from proportionality.
22303_silas_grain · CRIMINAL · Choice CYes, because the punishment could still be commuted by a decree from the regional prefect.
Why it's attractive
Executive grace is not a substitute for constitutional sentencing.
Why it's wrong
Executive grace is not a substitute for constitutional sentencing.
22303_silas_grain · CRIMINAL · Choice DNo, because the original offense of selling short-weighted grain only carried a minor penalty.
Why it's attractive
Misidentifies the object of the proportionality test.
Why it's wrong
Misidentifies the object of the proportionality test.
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