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    In Order to Be Held Criminally Liable for a Failure
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In Order to Be Held Criminally Liable for a Failure

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Question 10

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In order to be held criminally liable for a failure to act, the defendant:


A) must have a moral duty to act.
B) must possess malice aforethought.
C) must be at least negligent.
D) must have a legal duty to act.

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