The Criminal Act
What does Actus Reus Mean?
what is an element of specified criminal offense
the essential features of that crime, as specified by law or statute.
Can someone be arrested if they claim to use drugs?
No.
what dose the required element of first degree murder include
unlawful killing is its required elements
What does a person have to be subject to criminal sanctions.
A person must commit some voluntary act before they are subject to criminal sanctions.
what must a prosecutor prove in order to ensure that a crime has been committed
all of the required statutory elements that are present and that the accused is responsible.
What is a necessary first feature in any crime??
Some act of violation of the law.
murder has not been committed unless
malice is involved
what are the 4 aliments of first degree murder
1 An unlawful killing 2 death of a human being 3 Intentionally 4 With planning