SOCL 3371 Midterm: Test 2 Notes
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Mens rea the mental element in crime, or criminal intent, or the guilty mind. Intent to commit the actus reus the physical element of the criminal act. Designates the intent to do something beyond the actus reus; the attempt to commit any felony. Also refers to crimes requiring a particular result (first degree murder - intending to cause death or great bodily harm) Negligence ignorance of the consequences of your actions; you should have known the consequences. Recklessness knowing the danger or risks that you are placing others in, but you don"t care and act anyway. The intent to harm one victim and you end up harming another victim. Testa: negligent, vehicular killing someone with your car when you are under the influence. People v kibbe (1974) proximate vs. intervening causes. Argues their actions did not cause the death of a person.
