1. Define First Degree and Second Degree Murder. Discuss the concept of malice aforethought. What are the differences between First Degree and Second Degree Murder?
2. Define Felony Murder. How does mens rea work with the felony-murder rule?
3. Define both theories of Voluntary Manslaughter as stated in Chapter 4 of the book. Define Involuntary Manslaughter. How does murder different from manslaughter?
4. Define the crime of burglary under modern statutes as discussed in Chapter 5 of the book. How does the crime of burglary today differ from the definition of burglary under the common law?
5. Define the different types of theft crimes recognized under modern statutes as discussed in Chapter 5 of the book.
Make sure that you clearly separate your 5 answers by using headings and sub-headings in bold print. Your answers must be in the form of an essay; therefore, use complete sentences and paragraphs. Use italics or bold print to refer to important parts of your answers. You must number the pages at the bottom center.
Grammar, punctuation, and spelling will be counted toward your grade. Answers which simply give definitions without any explanations will receive little credit.
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