Rules of Criminal Law Flashcards
1
Q
what is a crime?
A
conduct forbidden by the state and for which there is punishment by law
2
Q
the prosecution has to prove the case against the defendant….
A
beyond all reasonable doubt
3
Q
what can a breach of criminal law lead to?
A
a penalty such as imprisonment or a fine
4
Q
what do all crime require?
A
all crimes (except those of strict liability) require both the…..
ACTUS REUS + MENS REA = OFFENCE