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general mens rea

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A quick definition of general mens rea:

General mens rea refers to the state of mind that accompanies an act, especially a forbidden act. It is the mental resolution or determination to do something that violates the law. This state of mind is required for the commission of certain common-law crimes that do not require a specific intent or impose strict liability. General intent usually takes the form of recklessness or negligence. It is important to note that criminal intent does not require knowledge of the law violated.

A more thorough explanation:

General mens rea refers to the general state of mind that accompanies a forbidden act. It is the mental resolution or determination to do something that violates the law. When the intent to do something illegal exists, motive becomes immaterial.

For example, if someone steals something, their general intent is to perform the act of stealing, even if they do not desire the consequences that result.

General intent usually takes the form of recklessness, which involves actual awareness of a risk and the culpable taking of that risk, or negligence, which involves blameworthy inadvertence.

Another example of general mens rea is larcenous intent, which is the state of mind existing when a person knowingly takes away the goods of another without any claim or pretense of a right to do so and intends to permanently deprive the owner of them or to convert the goods to personal use.

Overall, general mens rea is the intent to perform an act that violates the law, even if the actor does not desire the consequences that result.

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babycat
9:56
it’s illegal to make you work on a snow day
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
9:57
Free feet pics sounds like you saved some money
snow
9:59
wish it was snowing in texas rn
Dkk
9:59
Man, hate this conversation cus it just reminds me of the gay guy that used to always ask me for them.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
9:59
That cold snap that hit texas is heaven though, opening windows in the house and using the fireplace
snow
10:00
it really is bulb. it was hot as hell for the longest time
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:00
@Dkk: You could of made so much money
that sounds heavenly
babycat
10:00
Aw Dkk has trauma from the gay guy who wanted to fuck his arches
snow
10:00
lmaooooo
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:00
@snow: winter is tattoo season and since that cold snap hit I got one done and have three sessions scheduled lol I love the cold
snow
10:00
whys that?? you're lowkey inspiring me now
snow
10:01
ive been wanting a thigh tat for so long
snow
10:01
or maybe something on my knee, but i heard thats hella painful
Dkk
10:01
I wouldn't say trauma, the trauma would probably come from seeing my friends head get crushed by an LTV and feeling the bag of glass that was his skull in my hands. Or knowing a kid I mentored shot himself with a bullet he used to keep around his neck that I allowed him to have illegally.
Dkk
10:01
Feet shit though, just annoying.
dkk that is heavy stuff
snow
10:01
jesus dk
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:01
Winter is tattoo season because you are less likely to be in the sun exposing the healng tattoos, you dont go swimming or tanning in winter either so you don't miss out on the fun stuff of summer
Guys
Do u think I will hear from au today
snow
10:02
homely i hope we do!
Yes is the only correct answer ty
Dkk
10:02
Lmfao, it's just part of life in the military. Couple years ago a guy I knew got crushed by a tree. Is what it is.
snow
10:02
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: thats smart. i dont know anything about tattoo care lol
babycat
10:02
Also piercings are better to get in the winter
snow
10:02
dk i feel like you would do great in criminal defense
soap
10:02
you good Dk?
snow
10:03
i got my nose pierced last thanksgiving and it got infected @babycat
Dkk
10:03
Probably could just shock the jury into sideing with me lol
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