Maricella's Actus Reus

Question 1

Actus Reus definition

Answer 1

(The “physical part of a crime) is an element of every crime. Therefore the prosecution (state, D.A., people) has the burden to prove all the sub-elements of actus reus beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 2

Elements of actus reus

Answer 2

Actus reus has 2 elements:

1) Voluntary act OR omission plus legal duty; and
2) Statutory actus reus elements (sometimes called “social harm”)