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Criminal Law - Coggle Diagram
Criminal Law
Defenses
Insanity
M'Naghten rule under common law, precluded knowing right from wrong
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Mistake of Fact
negate state of mind, not a defense for strict liability
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Accomplice Liability
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Accessory Before the Fact: not there, assisted beforehand
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Accessory After the Fact: not there, provided help after
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Elements of a Crime
Mens Rea
Common Law
Strict Liability: no mens rea required = statutory rape, public health and safety
General Intent: criminal negligence = battery, kidnapping
Malice: gross negligence = murder, arson
Specific Intent: purpose = first-degree murder, assault, inchoate crimes, property
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