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Question 1 of 20
Under general common law principles, which of the following scenarios most clearly establishes a legal duty to act, such that an omission can constitute the actus reus of a crime?
A.
A bystander watches a stranger drown in a shallow pool without calling for help.
B.
A person accidentally starts a small fire in a kitchen and leaves without attempting to extinguish it or alert others.
C.
A physician refuses to provide emergency medical care to a person on the street while off-duty.
D.
A neighbor hears a child being abused next door but does not report it to the authorities.
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