In simulated cases, which statement best describes the primary task?

• A. Investigating only property crimes
• B. Reviewing case facts and determining relevant criminal offenses
• C. Writing a narrative summary
• D. Conducting background checks

Answer: (B)

The main task in simulated cases is to review case facts and determine the relevant criminal offenses. This requires applying the law to what actually happened, checking each offense’s elements (such as act, intent, and causation), and identifying all offenses that the facts support. It also involves considering how charges relate to one another (for example, possible lesser-included offenses or accomplice liability) so you arrive at a correct, comprehensive set of offenses based on the evidence.

Choosing only property crimes would be too narrow; real simulated cases can involve a range of offenses and the goal is to map the facts to the appropriate charges. Writing a narrative summary and conducting background checks are not the primary analytical tasks here—the former is more about describing what happened, and the latter about verifying information, rather than determining which offenses apply from the facts.