(law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal); often at issue in murder trials
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mens rea::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | malice aforethought |
| Type of | planning, preparation, provision |
| Has types | premeditation |
Examples of mens rea
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Only a small percentage of offences are defined with this mens rea requirement.
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You have a mens rea machine that looks into their minds and sees their guilty lies?
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The final requirement states that both an actus reus and a mens rea coincide.
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The common law mens rea defence applies to the Protection of Children Act offences.
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The levels of mens rea and the distinction between them vary between jurisdictions.
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The mens rea is that this fear must have been caused either intentionally or recklessly.
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More and more, American law is moving away from requiring mens rea.
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If it occurred, Lee would have no mens rea, or guilty intent against, this innocent person.
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The first act did not cause death but had the appropriate mens rea.
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