Crime Flashcards
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A
2
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What are the two elements of a crime?
A
1) act-us re-us
2) men-s re-a
3
Q
What is act-us re-us?
A
(actus = act)
- an element of a crime
- “guilty act” = a crime was definitely committed, regardless of why
4
Q
What is men-s re-a?
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(mens = mind)
- an element of a crime
- “guilty mind” = accused definitely intended (at least to some degree) to commit the crime
5
Q
How many levels of mens rea are there?
A
three
6
Q
What are the three levels of mens rea (in order of most to least severity?
A
(I.R.C)
1) intention
2) recklessness
3) criminal negligence
7
Q
What is intention?
A
- highest level of mens rea
- means that a clear + malicious + wilful intention to commit the crime can be proven
8
Q
What is the main consequence of being the highest level of mens rea?
A
intention is the hardest to prove in court
9
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What is recklessness?
A
