Specific vs. General Intent and Strict Liability

Question 1

Specific Intent Crimes

Answer 1

Intent to commit the forbidden act AND achieve the harmful result
Note: can be any of the three mens rea terms other than negligently

Question 2

General Intent Crimes

Answer 2

Intent to commit the forbidden act but not necessarily the harmful result

Note: crime that has no mens rea term in it OR if it does then the mens rea term is recklessness or negligence

Question 3

Strict Liability

Answer 3

No intent needed, the mere physical act is enough to create liability

Usually reserved for non-serious crimes other than statutory rape

Question 4

Examples of Specific Intent Crimes

Answer 4

1. 1st degree murder
2. 2nd degree murder
3. assault
4. battery
5. property crimes
6. larceny
7. receiving stolen property
8. burglary
9. Inchoate crimes such as attempt, solicitation, conspiracy

Question 5

Examples of General intent crimes

Answer 5

1. Assault with a deadly weapon
2. manslaughter
3. arson
   4.rape
4. trespass

Question 6

Strict Liability

Answer 6

Just need the actus reus to be guilty

Question 7

Examples of Strict Liability

Answer 7

1. public welfare crimes
2. traffic crimes
3. felony murder
4. lewd and lascivious conduct toward a minor
5. rape