Mens rea Flashcards
1
Q
what is mens rea?
A
guilty mind
2
Q
what are the 5 levels of mens rea and the cases?
A
direct- r v Mohan
oblique- r v wool in
subjective- r v cunningham
objective
negligence
3
Q
what is strict liability?
A
the MR is not required to be proven for at least 1 aspect of the AR
4
Q
what is the case for strict liability?
A
sweet v parsley
5
Q
what is transferred malice?
A
where the mens rea is transferred from one victim to another
6
Q
what is the case for transferred malice?
A
r v Latimer
7
Q
what is the coincidence rule?
A
the MR and the AR are not present at the same time
8
Q
what is the case for coincidence rule?
A
r v church
