Mens rea + intent Flashcards
1
Q
What is “specific intent” + case that defined it?
A
The decision to bring about the prohibited consequence, no matter whether the accused desired that consequence or not.
R v Mohan
2
Q
What is direct intent?
A
In most cases, D has the direct intention that a particular consequence will occur
3
Q
What is oblique intent?
A
Where the defendant does not intend a specific outcome, but the outcome is a virtually certain consequence of the defendant’s actions.
4
Q
What are the levels of mens rea?
A
- intention
- recklessness
- knowledge
- negligence
