Common Law Flashcards
1
Q
General or Specific Intent
A
Rules:
with intent=specific intent
known or known to be-specific intent
If not Mens Rea terms then the entire statute is either general intent or strict liability
2
Q
Mens Rea
A
a guilty or wrongful purpose; criminal intent
3
Q
General Intent
A
A crime with a mental state element that relates solely to the prohibited conduct or result
4
Q
Specific Intent
A
Specific intent crimes typically require that the defendant intentionally commit an act and intend to cause a particular result when committing that act.