Slide 9: Mala in Se vs. Mala Prohibitum

Question 1

Question: What is the distinction between mala in se and mala prohibitum?

Answer 1

Answer:
Mala in se are offenses considered wrong by nature, such as murder and theft.

Mala prohibitum are offenses defined by law but not inherently immoral, like substance misuse or unlicensed weapon ownership.