other features of crime
how many principles that fully appreciate contemporary understanding of crime
5
What is Concurrence?
Is the act and mental state of a person occurring at the same time in order for their crime to take place.
What does Mens Rea mean?
A guilty mind.
Is it necessary for the planned crime to be completed in order for people in a conspiracy to be arrested?
No, it is not necessary for the final act.
What are the Latin words for "guilty act"?
"Actus Reus"
what are the 3 features that are sufficient to constitute the essence of the legal concept of crime.
actus, reus,mens rea
If someone actually does what they were planning is that an example of Concurrence?
Yes
What is the belief in the idea?
A person's actions depend on their mental state.
Do all conspiracies need actions to prove the crime?
No, not all do.
Is simply thinking about or admitting to a crime enough to convict?
No,action is required
bulletin point of causation
refers to the fact that the concurrence of a guilty mind and a criminal act may cause harm
If a man wants to kill another man in his house but does it outside instead. Is that an example of Concurrence?
No
What are the four types of Mens Rea?
Purposeful, knowing, reckless, and negligence.
What do some places require as proof of conspiracy?
An “overt act.”
What are examples of failing to act and threatening to act?
Neglectful parents and making threats to kill
bulletin point of resulting harm
the damage or injruy that occurs as a direct consequence of an action
If a person doesn't do what they were planing why would that not be an example of Concurrence?
There was no Concurrence of act or intent.
What is strict liability?
Liability without fault or intention(no Mens Rea required).
Are conspiracy crimes the same as the planned crimes?
No, they are separate crimes.
Mens Rea is?
A "guilty mind" is the mental state accompanying a criminal act
bulletin point of Principle of legality
highlights the face that a behavior cannot be criminal if no law exits
What two things need to occur at the same time in order for Concurrence to apply?
Act and intent
What is the ongoing controversy about federal statues?
A controversy exist because federal statutes are silent on intent, creating controversy when people face criminal penalties for unknowing or accidental violations of complex laws.
Can a criminal agreement alone justify arrest?
Yes, even without actions taken.
When were Vagrancy laws popular?