Articles related to "Actus Reus"



Actus Reus in British Law
Actus reus comprises all the elements of the statutory or common law definition of a crime save those to do with the defendant's state of mind.
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Principles of Criminal Liability
A crime has been charged. The defendant pleads not guilty. What must the state prove? Why?
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Mens Rea in British Law
In criminal law, mens rea - the guilty mind - is usually one of the necessary elements of a crime.
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Strict Liability in British Law
Strict liability makes a person responsible for the loss or damage caused by their acts or omissions regardless of culpability.
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Essential Latin Legal Phrases and Expressions
Many concepts in criminal and civil law are Latin terms. Familiarity with Latin legal phrases helps one understand judicial practices, whether in court, or just on TV.
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What is criminology?
What is criminology: My understanding of the discipline, and its promise for the future. Special Guest Author Evan Spencer Provides a comprehensive explanation of Criminology to help eliminate some of the confusion you folks may have. While this discipline is not forensic psychology the often overlap. So take a look.
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Duress of Circumstances in English Law
Duress of circumstances is a recognition in English Law that sometimes it is necessary to commit a crime in order to avoid a greater evil.
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