ADMJ 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Convulsion, Actus Reus, Mens Rea
21 Aug 2020
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Definition: a movement of the human body that is willed or directed by the actor. It is voluntary even if the result of. So long as he could have done differently. Essential for criminal responsibility, even if mens rea is not required. Strict liability does not require mens rea but does require an act. Time frame may be critical, e. g. , epileptic fails to take medication to prevent seizure. Verbal conduct may constitute the actus reus, e. g. , conspiracy. When a drunk person is involuntarily and forcibly taken by officers to a public place, he has not violated a statute prohibiting a drunk person from appearing" in any public place because the statute presupposes a voluntary appearance. 2. 01(1) bb not guilty . unless. conduct . includes a voluntary act". 2. 01(1) b or the omission of [a legally required] act of which he is physically capable. ".
