Articles related to "Mens Rea"
What is Mens Rea?
Mens rea, the 'fault element' of a crime, attempts to ensure that only those who are morally culpable will be punished by the criminal courts.
mens rea • guilty mind • culpability • motive • intent
Mens rea, the 'fault element' of a crime, attempts to ensure that only those who are morally culpable will be punished by the criminal courts.
mens rea • guilty mind • culpability • motive • intent
Mens Rea in British Law
In criminal law, mens rea - the guilty mind - is usually one of the necessary elements of a crime.
mens rea • actus reus and mens rea • criminal guilty mind • criminal mens rea • rea
In criminal law, mens rea - the guilty mind - is usually one of the necessary elements of a crime.
mens rea • actus reus and mens rea • criminal guilty mind • criminal mens rea • rea
Principles of Criminal Liability
A crime has been charged. The defendant pleads not guilty. What must the state prove? Why?
ciminral liabliity • mens rea • actus reus • reasonable doubt • affirmative defense
A crime has been charged. The defendant pleads not guilty. What must the state prove? Why?
ciminral liabliity • mens rea • actus reus • reasonable doubt • affirmative defense
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.
strict liability • strict liability cases • strict liability crimes • mens rea • actus reus
Strict liability makes a person responsible for the loss or damage caused by their acts or omissions regardless of culpability.
strict liability • strict liability cases • strict liability crimes • mens rea • 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.
actus reus • actus reus and mens rea • actus reus causation • guilty conduct • actus rea
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.
actus reus • actus reus and mens rea • actus reus causation • guilty conduct • actus rea
Circumstantial Evidence in an American Trial
There are two types of evidence presented at a trial: direct evidence and circumstantial evidence. One, if believed directly proves a fact, the other implies a fact.
circumstantial evidence • direct evidence • criminal trial • civil trial • fact finder
There are two types of evidence presented at a trial: direct evidence and circumstantial evidence. One, if believed directly proves a fact, the other implies a fact.
circumstantial evidence • direct evidence • criminal trial • civil trial • fact finder
Culture Shock
Culture norms defense analyzed; recent cases and summary of the defense
murder • mens rea • cultural norms • court • criminal justice system
Culture norms defense analyzed; recent cases and summary of the defense
murder • mens rea • cultural norms • court • criminal justice system
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.
necessity • duress • duress of circumstances • speeding • to avoid death or serious injury
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.
necessity • duress • duress of circumstances • speeding • to avoid death or serious injury
Mental Disorders and Violent Crime (Part 2)
Part two of the criminal behavior and mental disorders article. Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Anxiety Disorders are discussed.
crime • mental disorders • forensics
Part two of the criminal behavior and mental disorders article. Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Anxiety Disorders are discussed.
crime • mental disorders • forensics
Narcissist vs. Psychopath
We all heard the terms "psychopath" or "sociopath". It is hard to distinguish narcissists from psychopaths.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
We all heard the terms "psychopath" or "sociopath". It is hard to distinguish narcissists from psychopaths.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Insane Narcissist
The narcissist suffers from uncontrollable rage and grandiose fantasies. Most narcissists are also mildly obsessive-compulsive. Yet, all narcissists should be held accoun
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The narcissist suffers from uncontrollable rage and grandiose fantasies. Most narcissists are also mildly obsessive-compulsive. Yet, all narcissists should be held accoun
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Insanity Defense
But if personality disorders are not objective clinical entities - what should we make of the insanity defense (NGRI- Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity)?
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
But if personality disorders are not objective clinical entities - what should we make of the insanity defense (NGRI- Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity)?
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
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.
latin legal phrases • roman law terms • criminal law • courtroom drama expressions • habeas corpus
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.
latin legal phrases • roman law terms • criminal law • courtroom drama expressions • habeas corpus
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.
forensics • 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.
forensics • criminology
The Insanity of the Defense
A person is held not responsible for his criminal actions if s/he cannot tell right from wrong ("lacks substantial capacity either to appreciate the criminality (wrongfulness) of his conduct" - diminished capacity), did not intend to act the way he did (absent "mens rea") and/or could not control his behavior ("irresistible impulse"). These handicaps are often associated with "mental disease or defect" or "mental retardation".
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
A person is held not responsible for his criminal actions if s/he cannot tell right from wrong ("lacks substantial capacity either to appreciate the criminality (wrongfulness) of his conduct" - diminished capacity), did not intend to act the way he did (absent "mens rea") and/or could not control his behavior ("irresistible impulse"). These handicaps are often associated with "mental disease or defect" or "mental retardation".
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
The level of punishment must strike a balance.
Special guest author Evan Spencer (saves my but again - sorry family emergency) ... With this look at the multiple methods of correctional system punishment. An intriguing and thought provoking read.
corrections • punishment • levels • australia • united states
Special guest author Evan Spencer (saves my but again - sorry family emergency) ... With this look at the multiple methods of correctional system punishment. An intriguing and thought provoking read.
corrections • punishment • levels • australia • united states
Dishonesty in English Law
The concept of dishonesty is the cornerstone of establishing the intent, and therefore liability, of the defendant for many crimes. But how is dishonesty identified?
english • criminal law • law • dishonesty • intent
The concept of dishonesty is the cornerstone of establishing the intent, and therefore liability, of the defendant for many crimes. But how is dishonesty identified?
english • criminal law • law • dishonesty • intent
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