CRJU 1200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Actus Reus, Trade Secret, Exclusionary Rule
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Positive or negative action that violates a penal law; violation of a law against a state, federal, or local government. _____ deals with private rights and remedies; ___ criminal penalties, instead either monetary or equitable damages are enforced; ___ jail time. In _____, the government brings the action, not a private party; trial occurs _____ any civil trials for the same activity; jail time/and or other punishments. A degree of carelessness amounting to a culpable disregard of rights and safety of others beyond a reasonable doubt; actus reus, mens rea. The government must prove _____ 1) accused committed the crime _____, and 2) crime was committed with the necessary intent or state of mind _____ Even if prosecution"s claims are true, other facts prevent the claims from constituting the crime. Law enforcement sets a trap to lure someone into committing a crime he/she had no intention of committing; can be tricky as a defense.
