CPC 6.3

Question 1

What does the term ‘actus rea’ refer to?

Answer 1

The guilty act

Question 2

What does the term ‘men’s rea’ refer to?

Answer 2

The guilty mind

Question 3

What are the 2 Latin terms that equal a crime?

Answer 3

Actus reus and Mens rea

Question 4

s195 Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) relates to?

Answer 4

Destroying or damaging property

Question 5

What are the 4 elements of s195 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)?

Answer 5

The accused
Intentionally or recklessly
Destroyed or damaged property
Belonging to another (or that person and another)

Question 6

What does the term ‘doli incapax’ mean?

Answer 6

Essentially ‘incapable of doing wrong’

Question 7

What do strict liability offences refer to?

Answer 7

Offences where police are not required to prove mens rea (e.g. a speeding offence)

Question 8

At what age is a person considered NOT criminally liable in NSW?

Answer 8

Under 10 years

Question 9

What are the two ways in which actus reus can be established?

Answer 9

Negative act and positive act