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elements (of a crime)

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A quick definition of elements (of a crime):

Elements (of a crime): The parts that make up a crime are called elements. To prove that someone committed a crime, the prosecution must show that all of these parts are true. For example, to prove someone committed burglary, the prosecution must show that the person broke into someone else's home at night with the intention of committing a crime. These parts are called elements, and they must all be proven to show that someone committed a crime.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Elements of a crime are the different parts that make up a crime. In order to prove that someone committed a crime, the prosecution must prove each of these elements beyond a reasonable doubt. For example, the crime of burglary has five elements: (1) breaking into a place; (2) entering the place; (3) the place belongs to someone else; (4) it's nighttime; and (5) the person intended to commit a crime inside. The prosecution must prove all five of these elements to show that the defendant committed burglary.

Examples:

  • Theft: taking someone else's property without their permission and with the intent to keep it for yourself.
  • Murder: causing the death of another person with the intent to do so.
  • Assault: intentionally causing someone to fear that they will be harmed.

These examples illustrate how each crime has different elements that must be proven in order to show that the defendant committed the crime. For example, in order to prove theft, the prosecution must show that the defendant took someone else's property without permission and intended to keep it for themselves. If they can't prove both of these elements, then the defendant can't be convicted of theft.

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shaquilleoatmeal
16:04
appreciate the non wink since you didn't appreciate it them then lol
babycat
16:06
I'll do it for you ;)
16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:11
nothin to be jealous about, i've been trying to slide into babycats dms but shes got a long line I guess I gotta wait in to see if I can get in lmao
babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
@jackfrost11770: LFGGGG
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Who wanna play some operation metro later on
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
:D
the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
jack moving up in the world :)
i have a brother named jack, so whenever i see your name im marginally happier than normal
babycat
16:37
I'm guessing you don't have a sibling named babycat but I hope I still make you marginally happier than normal despite this
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