Principles of criminal liability: mens rea - CRIMINAL LAW (1)

Question 1

what is the literal translation for mens rea

Answer 1

guilty mind

Question 2

what must the mens rea be accompanied by to convict someone for a criminal offence

Answer 2

the actus reus

the actus reus alone is not enough for criminal liability. some mental element is also necessary.

MUST HAVE BOTH- ACTUS REUS AND MENS REA

Question 3

what are the 4 types of mens rea

Answer 3

1) intention
2) recklessness
3) negligence
4) knowledge

Question 4

what is intention

Answer 4

it the most blameworthy type of mens rea

Question 5

what are the 2 types of intent

Answer 5

1) direct intent
2) oblique intent

Question 6

what is direct intent

Answer 6

this is where the defendant foresees the consequences of his actions and does everything in his power to bring about these consequences

Its the 100% aim and desire to bring about a certain consequence

Question 7

what is the case and principle for direct intent

Answer 7

Mohan
legal principle= shows that the defendants motive or reason for doing the act is irrelevant, it only matters if it was the D decided to bring about the prohibited consequences