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Understanding strict liability crimes, inferences, proximate causation and circumstantial evidence: See links below for this essay.
This discussion board can be split up into 3 shorter responses and can vary from a traditional paper, like the last discussion board, follow the broad guidelines set forth on the rubric.
First summarize the facts of Owens v. State in less then 3 sentences and explain what strict liability crimes are according to your text and in terms of this particular case. Explain why this case used a strict liability crime and why Owens could not use the “mistake of age defense”. (Remember application and explanation of concepts are the focus for each case, less summarizing of the case itself)
Second, summarize the facts of the Brookey Lee West case in 3 sentences or less and explain the significance of circumstantial evidence and inferences. (Defined and it’s application within this case) Use specific examples of the terms within the case-citing where the courts relied on inferences and evidence to convict West without a definitive cause of death. Application of terms is key here.
Describe the facts of the Christina Wells case in 3 sentences or less then describe proximate (causation) as your text mentions and the year and the day rule -what is the conundrum with this case?
Take note of these cases for your final essay
Owens v. MD (Statutory rape case)
Christina Wells Case and Proximate causation/year and a day rule
Or watch the video: Brookey Lee West case: circumstantial evidence and inferences
