Criminal Law Flashcards
1
Q
is criminal law a private law or public law
A
public
2
Q
what is civil law
A
part of private law that deals with non criminal matters, normally matters that dont afftect the public
3
Q
why does criminal law exist
A
to protect the general public from harm
4
Q
what is mens rea
A
guilty mind - the person accused had an intent to commit the crime
5
Q
what is actus reus
A
guilty act - the accused person acutally commited the crime
