Thursday, July 12, 2007

Criminal law in a nutshell

+ Mens Rea (Guilty mind) + Actus Reus (Guilty act) + Offence = FULL CRIME

OR

- Mens Rea + Actus Reus + Offence = STRICT LIABILITY, ie reckless driving

OR

+ Mens Rea - Actus Reus + Offence = INCHOATE OFFENCE, ie attempt (one mind) and conspiracy (two or more minds)

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