CRIM 230 Study Guide - Final Guide: Mens Rea, Strict Liability, Environmental Factor
18 Jan 2020
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Accused made a choice to do something wrong. Accused knew or should have known that what he or she was doing was wrong. Crown must show that the accused deliberately chose to do something wrong. What should have been in the accused"s mind. Intention- accused deliberately wants the consequences to occur. Recklessness- accused knows there is a danger or risk and persists in his or her. Blindness- accused is virtually certain that particular circumstances exist but. Motive: the reason for wanting to achieve the desired objective. Accused does not subjectively appreciate or recognize the risk but a reasonable person would have. Crown has to prove that the accused intended to commit the prohibited act conduct deliberately shuts his or her eyes to those circumstances. Criminal intent can be transferred to another victim. Accused had the necessary mens rea for the unlawful act.
