Justification

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Which of the following is NOT a valid justification defense in criminal law?

  1. Self-defense

  2. Defense of others

  3. Necessity

  4. Insanity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Insanity is not a justification defense, but rather a mental state defense that negates the element of mens rea (criminal intent).

In order to successfully assert a self-defense claim, a defendant must show that:

  1. They were acting in response to an imminent threat of serious bodily harm or death.

  2. They used reasonable force to repel the threat.

  3. They had no duty to retreat from the situation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above elements must be present in order to successfully assert a self-defense claim.

The defense of others is a justification defense that allows a person to use force to protect:

  1. Themselves

  2. Their spouse or child

  3. A close friend or family member

  4. Any innocent person


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The defense of others allows a person to use force to protect any innocent person, not just those with whom they have a close relationship.

The necessity defense is available when a person:

  1. Is faced with an imminent threat of serious bodily harm or death.

  2. Has no other reasonable option to avoid the threat.

  3. Causes only the amount of harm necessary to avoid the threat.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above elements must be present in order to successfully assert a necessity defense.

Which of the following is NOT a valid justification defense in international criminal law?

  1. Self-defense

  2. Defense of others

  3. Necessity

  4. Superior orders


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Superior orders is not a valid justification defense in international criminal law, as it is considered a defense of obedience to authority, which is not recognized as a valid defense to crimes against humanity, war crimes, or genocide.

In which of the following situations would the defense of others be a valid justification defense?

  1. A person uses force to prevent someone from attacking their friend.

  2. A person uses force to prevent someone from stealing their property.

  3. A person uses force to prevent someone from trespassing on their land.

  4. A person uses force to prevent someone from littering on their property.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The defense of others is a valid justification defense when a person uses force to protect an innocent person from imminent harm.

Which of the following is NOT a valid justification defense in military law?

  1. Self-defense

  2. Defense of others

  3. Necessity

  4. Following orders


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Following orders is not a valid justification defense in military law, as it is considered a defense of obedience to authority, which is not recognized as a valid defense to war crimes or crimes against humanity.

In which of the following situations would the necessity defense be a valid justification defense?

  1. A person breaks into a house to steal food because they are starving.

  2. A person drives through a red light to avoid hitting a pedestrian.

  3. A person uses force to prevent someone from attacking them.

  4. A person uses force to prevent someone from stealing their property.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The necessity defense is a valid justification defense when a person is faced with an imminent threat of serious bodily harm or death and has no other reasonable option to avoid the threat.

Which of the following is NOT a valid justification defense in maritime law?

  1. Self-defense

  2. Defense of others

  3. Necessity

  4. Salvage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salvage is not a valid justification defense in maritime law, as it is a remedy for the recovery of property that has been lost or abandoned at sea.

In which of the following situations would the defense of property be a valid justification defense?

  1. A person uses force to prevent someone from stealing their car.

  2. A person uses force to prevent someone from trespassing on their land.

  3. A person uses force to prevent someone from littering on their property.

  4. A person uses force to prevent someone from damaging their property.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The defense of property is a valid justification defense when a person uses force to protect their property from imminent harm.

Which of the following is NOT a valid justification defense in environmental law?

  1. Self-defense

  2. Defense of others

  3. Necessity

  4. Economic hardship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic hardship is not a valid justification defense in environmental law, as it is not considered a sufficient reason to justify causing environmental harm.

In which of the following situations would the defense of necessity be a valid justification defense in medical law?

  1. A doctor performs an abortion to save the life of the mother.

  2. A doctor performs a surgery without the patient's consent to save their life.

  3. A doctor prescribes a medication to a patient without their consent to save their life.

  4. A doctor performs a cosmetic surgery on a patient without their consent.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The defense of necessity is a valid justification defense in medical law when a doctor performs a medical procedure without the patient's consent in order to save their life.

Which of the following is NOT a valid justification defense in tort law?

  1. Self-defense

  2. Defense of others

  3. Necessity

  4. Consent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consent is not a justification defense in tort law, as it is a defense that negates the element of fault, rather than justifying the defendant's conduct.

In which of the following situations would the defense of self-defense be a valid justification defense in sports law?

  1. A player uses force to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal.

  2. A player uses force to prevent an opponent from injuring them.

  3. A player uses force to prevent an opponent from cheating.

  4. A player uses force to prevent an opponent from talking trash.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The defense of self-defense is a valid justification defense in sports law when a player uses force to protect themselves from imminent harm.

Which of the following is NOT a valid justification defense in employment law?

  1. Self-defense

  2. Defense of others

  3. Necessity

  4. Bona fide occupational qualification


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bona fide occupational qualification is not a justification defense in employment law, as it is a defense that allows an employer to discriminate against a person based on a protected characteristic, such as race, sex, or religion, if the discrimination is necessary for the job.

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