HCCS CRIJ1310 Spring 2015 Short Answer Questions 1. Should legislators make laws that protect people from themselves? Why or why not? 2. Are strict liability laws fair? Why or why not? 3. What would you consider to be the lowest an individual might be charged with a crime? Why at this age? 4. Should a jury ever find someone not guilty of committing a crime by reason of insanity? Why or why not? 5. Should an alibi always be allowed as an excuse for a defense? Why or why not?