Mens Rea Flashcards
1
Q
Direct intention
A
direct intention is ‘a decision to bring about a criminal consequence’
2
Q
Indirect (oblique) intention
A
the result must have been virtually certain to occur; AND D must have realised this
3
Q
Recklessness
A
D has foreseen the risk of the outcome occurring but nevertheless continued with their actions.
4
Q
What is mens rea?
A
The D aim was to do the action
