1.
Identify and define each of the 4 mental states (
mens rea
) for the commission of criminal
offenses in the state of Ohio. The four Mental states are purpose (same as intent), knowledge, recklessness and negligence.
2.
Identify the required mental state for each of the following crimes in Ohio:
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Murder (R.C. 2903.01) - The mental state is Purpose ○
Felonious Assault (R.C. 2903.11) - The mental State is knowingly ○
Resisting Arrest (R.C. 2921.33) - The mental state is reckless 3.
What is the minimum age in Ohio at which you may be convicted (adjudicated) of a criminal offense?
4.
In Ohio, if a defendant is claiming that they acted in self-defense does the defendant or the prosecution have to prove whether the defendant was justified or not justified? Every
person accused of an offense is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and the burden of proof for all elements of the offense is upon the prosecution.
5.
In the context of law enforcement, what is “qualified immunity?”
designed to protect all but the plainly incompetent or those who knowingly violate the law. Law enforcement officers are entitled to qualified immunity when their actions do not violate a
clearly established statutory or constitutional right.
