NJ Police Lieutenant Practice Questions - New Jersey Police Lieutenant Promotional Examination (NJ Civil Service Commission) Exam

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Under N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, criminal homicide constitutes murder when the actor purposely or knowingly causes death OR serious bodily injury resulting in death. A lieutenant reviewing a fatal-assault report should recognize that the mental state required for purposeful/knowing murder is satisfied when the actor:

Acted purposely or knowingly with respect to causing death or serious bodily injury resulting in death Acted only negligently in handling a firearm Caused death by a momentary lapse of attention while driving Intended only to frighten the victim with no awareness of risk

Correct Answer:

Acted purposely or knowingly with respect to causing death or serious bodily injury resulting in death

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