Flashcards in mens rea/actus reus Deck (10)
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mens reus:
intent,knowlege,criminal negligence,specific intent, general intent, wilful blindness.
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actus rea:
omission,act.
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omission:
failure to do something.
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intent:
the accused meant to do something illegal and with disregard.
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specific intent:
person committed the act for the sake of accomplishing another; assault or robbery.
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general intent:
the person committed the act for its own sake; no ulterior motive or purpose.
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knowledge:
awareness of certain facts to establish mens rea.
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criminal negligence:
wanton or reckless disregard for the lives and safety of others, causing injury or death.
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recklessness:
consciously taking an unjustifiable risk that a reasonable person would not take.
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