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Rules of Criminal Law Flashcards

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what is a crime?

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conduct forbidden by the state and for which there is punishment by law

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the prosecution has to prove the case against the defendant….

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beyond all reasonable doubt

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what can a breach of criminal law lead to?

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a penalty such as imprisonment or a fine

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what do all crime require?

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all crimes (except those of strict liability) require both the…..

ACTUS REUS + MENS REA = OFFENCE

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