Question

In this field of law, the “People” case established the doctrine of “legal impossibility,” distinct from “factual impossibility.” A namesake “conversation” in this field of law is similar to a breach of promise but has been abolished by over half of US states. “Mistakes of fact” in this field of law are distinct from “mistakes of law,” which are often excluded for violating ignorantia juris non excusat. This field of law divides its central subject into mala in se and mala prohibita types. Jurisdictions place value on this field of law’s objectives of retribution, deterrence, and restoration. In this field of law, the external element is sometimes equated to the actus reus, which is often required as proof alongside the mens (10[1])rea. For 10 points, what field of law (10[1])concerns personal offenses like battery and assault? ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: criminal law [accept criminal conversation; prompt on criminology; reject “tort law”]
<NS, Social Science>
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Greg ReiserRIT BESF A12010
Giuseppe PiccirilliBinghamton ACornell C12810
Kritanu SahaCornell DRIT A13610

Summary

California2025-02-01Y3100%0%33%104.33
Florida2025-02-01Y3100%0%0%106.00
Lower Mid-Atlantic2025-02-01Y6100%0%33%110.50
Midwest2025-02-01Y6100%0%0%90.33
North2025-02-01Y3100%0%33%117.67
Northeast2025-02-01Y5100%0%0%85.00
Pacific Northwest2025-02-01Y250%0%0%101.00
South Central2025-02-01Y2100%0%50%96.00
Southeast2025-02-01Y475%0%50%129.33
UK2025-02-01Y10100%0%60%116.60
Upper Mid-Atlantic2025-02-01Y8100%0%25%116.25
Upstate NY2025-02-01Y3100%0%0%128.00