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January 17, 2019 at 4:59 PM ·
Fatal offenses are unlawful killings and include murder, manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter, with intent being the deciding factor in conviction.
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January 15, 2019 at 4:49 PM ·
In some cases it might be sufficient to show that a defendant acted negligently, rather than intentionally or recklessly. Strict liability often applies to vehicular traffic offenses such as speeding.
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January 9, 2019 at 7:31 PM ·
Mens rea is knowledge that one's action or lack of action would cause a crime to be committed. It is a necessary element of many crimes.
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January 7, 2019 at 7:20 PM ·
Sometimes called the external element or the objective element of a crime, actus reus may be accomplished by an action, by threat of action, or by an omission to act.
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January 3, 2019 at 4:27 PM ·
The prosecution must present evidence that is credible and sufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed each element of the crime charged.
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January 1, 2019 at 3:08 PM ·
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