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Flashcards in Elements of Crimes Deck (7)
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1
Q

PA has no common law crimes

A

All crimes are statutory

2
Q

Highest level of mens rea

A

Intentionally

3
Q

PA Mens Rea

A
  1. Knowingly
  2. Intentionally
  3. Negligently
  4. Recklessly
4
Q

Intentionally

A

It is his conscious object to engage in conduct of that nature or to cause such result

5
Q

Knowingly

A

∆ is aware that it is practically certain that his conduct will cause such result

6
Q

Recklessly

A

∆ consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk

7
Q

Negligently

A

∆ should be aware of such a substantial and unjustifiable risk