CRIMIINAL LIABILITY

Question 1

What is the general rule?

Answer 1

generally speaking before a crime is committed the actus reus and mens rea must be present or coincide. however ther 2 exceptions to the general rule.

1. strict liability
2. absolute liability

Question 2

what is strict liability?

Answer 2

strict liability is at least part of the acteus reus of a crime where there is no requirement to establish mens rea. or even regulation neglience.

egs 1. dangerous driving
2. possession of a firearm not
being the holder of F.U.L
3. Possession of an Offensive
weapon in a public place.

Question 3

what is aboslute liability?

Answer 3

a crime where the mens rea is not required at all, not even to the extent of requiring a voluntery actus reus.

Egs. -
1. possession of a dangerous drug
within 500m of school premises\
2. possession of an apparatus

Question 4

what is vicarious liability?

Question 5

administrative classification