mens rea definition

mens rea

Criminal intent or reckless state of mind that the prosecution must prove an accused had at the time of committing the offense to secure a conviction. Latin for, guilty mind.

mens rea is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.

mens rea appears in the definitions of the following terms: intent and strict liability

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