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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

A man notices his neighbor’s house on fire while driving past. He sees that the neighbor is at home inside the house and appears unaware of the fire. The man drives away without taking any action. The neighbor suffers severe injuries as a result of the fire. Under which of the following circumstances would the man’s failure to act most likely result in criminal liability?

  • The man knew that the neighbor was inside the house and could have taken steps to help.

  • Neighbors had a verbal agreement to look out for each other's safety.

  • The man and the neighbor share a relationship, such as parent-child or spouse, that may create a legal duty to act.

  • The man had previously borrowed property from the neighbor and felt morally obligated to help.

Multistate Bar Examination
Criminal Law and Procedure
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