Elements of Criminal Liability
Actus Reus and Mens Rea must be proven.
Actus Reus — definition?
Physical element of a crime, conduct, circumstances, results.
Actus Reus Types
Conduct, Result, or Status.
Mens Rea — role?
Mental fault or intention at crime time.
Mens Rea Types
Intention, Recklessness, Knowledge, Negligence.
Strict liability — requirement?
No fault needed; liability without mens rea.
Causation — burden?
Prove factual and legal causation.
Omission liability — condition?
Legal duty to act must exist.
Defense — purpose?
Negate or reduce criminal liability.
Coincidence — importance?
Mens Rea must coincide with Actus Reus.
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1. Which type of actus reus involves committing a crime solely through prohibited behavior, regardless of the outcome?
2. What are the two primary elements required to establish criminal liability?
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