BUL 4421 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Nolo Contendere, Exclusionary Rule, Trial
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Two elements of a crime: actus reus- a guilty act (person acted w purpose, knowingly, reckless, negligent, mens rea- a guilty mind. Gov. must prove that the defendant committed a prohibited act w wrongful intent. Strict liability- only type of crime that allowed punishment without proof of a guilty mind. Actions that, regardless of care taken, are specifically prohibited. Ie. gas station may not intent to sell cigs to a minor but does it anyway. Petty crimes are minor misdemeanors usually punishable by a jail sentence <6 months or a small fine. Whether is is a federal crime or state crime is decided by who made the statue. Robbery- is someone pins you down and wrestles you for your wallet it is robbery. Aggravated robbery- if someone threatens you w a deadly weapon while taking your stuff and pinning you down. Burglary- when someone unlawfully enters a building w intent to commit a wrongful act.
