Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

An act in criminal law typically requires a physical movement or conduct that is performed consciously and with control. A simple, intentional movement such as raising a hand qualifies as an act because it reflects voluntary conduct. In contrast, actions resulting from a reflex, a lack of physical control, or mere inaction without a legal duty to act would typically not be considered acts under criminal law. For instance, a person witnessing a drowning without a legal obligation to intervene or a physical reaction caused by muscle spasms do not involve conscious, voluntary action and therefore are not deemed acts in this context.