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Intent (mens rea) is a core part of what makes a crime a crime.
by anamexis 3y ago
Intent (mens rea) is a core part of what makes a crime a crime.
- anigbrowl 3y agoLook up 'strict liability'.
- kube-system 3y agoThat's an exception, not the general rule.
- anigbrowl 3y agoWhat of it? It exists in some cases, so the mens rea requirement is not universal.
- occamrazor 3y agoStrict liability is extremely rare in criminal matters.
- NoboruWataya 3y agoMen rea does not mean intent, it simply refers to the mental element of a crime. It can be intent or some lower bar such as recklessness or gross negligence, depending on how the crime is defined.