Criminal Law Flashcards
1
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Actus Reus
A
“guilty act”; the wrongful act or omission that is the required conduct for a crime
2
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Mens Rea
A
“guilty mind”; the required mental state for a crime
3
Q
Inchoate
A
not fully formed or developed; preparing for or seeking to commit another crime
4
Q
Abetting
A
encouraging or assisting another in committing a crime
