Mens Rea Flashcards
1
Q
What’s mens rea
A
Guilty mind ( mental element of offence )
2
Q
What’s intention
A
Mohan - decision to bring about the prohibited consequences
3
Q
What is direct intent
A
D intended for the specific consequence to occur
4
Q
What is oblique intent
A
D did not the necessary outcome, their aim is something different E.g.
Hancock
5
Q
What is the foresight of consequences?
A
D’s aim was not the prohibited consequences but foresaw that they could also cause those consequences
