Critical Thinking Drill

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Question Presented

Whether Bennett has formed the requisite intent to steal per Criminal Code 302?

Brief Answer

The brief answer should clearly and fully respond to the question presented. Begin with your conclusion: yes, no, probably yes, etc., if the question can be answered that way. Then give a brief (usually no more than four or five sentences long) self-contained explanation of the reasons for your conclusion. Summarize for your reader how the relevant law applies to your significant facts. As a general rule, include no citations.

Discussion

This is the heart of the memo. Here, you need to educate the reader about the applicable legal principles, illustrate how those principles apply to the relevant facts, and explore any likely counterarguments to the primary line of analysis you present

Intent

Put your discussion of this element – Follow the components of CRAC.

Formation of intent

Put your discussion of this element – Follow the components of CRAC. Whether or not you find that there was an intent to steal, please discuss when the formation of intent was formed because in law you have to prepare as if the jury will find each element of the crime.

Conclusion

Summarize your analysis and conclusion to the question presented. Identify the level of certainty with which you render a conclusion for each issue or sub-issue, but be sure to draw a conclusion even for closer questions. Do not provide citations. The conclusion should be limited to one paragraph, and in some cases involving just one short issue, the conclusion might not be necessary at all.