LAWS 2302 Study Guide - Final Guide: Actus Reus, Regulatory Offence, Mens Rea
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Appropriate level of mens rea for criminal offences. Australian case; accidentally shot gas station worker: causation, significant contributing cause (per nette, s. 224; s. 226. Innocent agent: blaue decision in the book. Elements of an offence: actus no facit reum mens sit rea, crown"s onus: proof beyond a reasonable doubt, all elements of actus rues. Consequence: all elements of mens rea, having another person commit the act but having the guilty mind, case involving mother who gave someone else medicine for child . : buzzanga and duroucher: definitions: see sansregret, objective mens rea, offences based on predictable offences. Unlawful act causing harm; unlawful act manslaughter: actively encouraging and inducing crime (telling someone how to commit, ex. getaway driver; can still be convicted if robbers were not caught and. Parties to a crime: aiding and abetting, counselling a crime, accessory after the fact committed, attempted crimes, conspiracy. Fault for certain crimes: homicide, applies differently to actus reus and mens rea.
