Exam (elaborations)
Criminal Law & Procedure: Criminal Law
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Requires an act coupled with a mental state Actus Reus - “Guilty Act” 1. Must committed in violation of some proscribed behavior - usually statutory 2. Omission - only where person had a legal duty to act (failure to file tax returns) 3. Guilty thoughts not punishable - even speaking or t...
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