Specific Intent

Question 1

Specific Intent

where is specific intent found

Answer 1

Specific Intent the statute will list the word “intent” and what that intent is or the objective is.

it is **more than merely doing **the act.

Question 2

1 or 2 reasons significant intent is important

proof of specific intent

not just the mere desire to commit the act

Answer 2

1) Need for Proof
the prosecution must produce evidence **tending to prove **the existence of the specific intent.

look to the manner in which an act was done may provide circumstantial evidence of intent.

EXAMPLE
A shoots B. The fact that A shot B does not show that A had the intent to
shoot and kill B. However, if A bought a revolver and ammunition shortly before shooting B, carefully loaded the revolver, took careful aim at B, and fired several times, that evidence may circumstantially prove A’s intent to kill B.

Question 3

2 of 2 reasons when specific intent is important

what is the significance of specific intent crime regarding defenses

Answer 3

2) Certain Defenses - such as voluntary intoxication and both reasonable and unreasonable mistake of fact, apply** only** to specific intent crimes.

too drunk to commit a felony etc.

Question 4

what is a general intent crime

Answer 4

merely show that D desired to commit the act