elements of a crime (criminal law) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two elements of a crime?
A
1). Physical
2). Mental
2
Q
What are the physical elements of a crime?
A
1). Actus Reus
2). Omissions
3). Causation
3
Q
What are the mental elements of a crime?
A
1). Mens Rea
2). Transferred Malice
3). Coincidence Rule
4). Strict Liability
4
Q
What is Actus Reus Latin for?
A
‘guilty act’
5
Q
What is Mens Rea Latin for?
A
‘guilty mind’