Legal crime — definition?
An act violating a specific law, with actus reus and mens rea.
Crime — legal definition?
Actus reus, mens rea, legal prohibition.
Actus Reus — role?
Physical act or omission constituting a crime.
Actus Reus — meaning?
Physical act or unlawful omission.
Legislative crime — basis?
Defined by laws enacted by the legislature.
Mens Rea — role?
Mental intent behind crime.
Legislative crime — basis?
Defined by law enacted by legislature.
Crime as social construct?
Shaped by societal perceptions and norms.
Crime — social or legal?
Both legal definition and social perception.
Causation — importance?
Links actus reus to outcome.
Test your knowledge with 9 questions on Understanding Crime: Law, Society, and Justice.
1. What does the legal definition of crime primarily involve?
2. What is the primary requirement for an act to be considered a crime under the legal definition?
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