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Motive

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A quick definition of Motive:

Definition: Motive is the reason why someone may have done something wrong, like committing a crime. It's like the feeling or desire that made them do it. Sometimes, it can help prove that someone did something bad, especially if they say they didn't do it. But, it's not always needed to prove someone did something wrong. Other evidence can be enough.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: In a legal context, motive refers to the reason why a person may have committed a crime. It is the driving force or desire that leads to criminal action on the part of the accused. Motive can be used in combination with other evidence to prove that a person committed a crime, especially if the suspected perpetrator denies committing the crime.

Example: In the case of State v. Friend, Clarence Friend was convicted of first-degree assault after engaging in a high-speed vehicular chase with a police officer, firing a handgun at the officer, and fleeing. The prosecution introduced evidence that Friend had escaped from a halfway house, was involved in the burglary of a liquor store, and had a warrant out for his arrest. This was put forth as proof of Friend’s motive in fleeing from and shooting at the police officer.

Explanation: The example illustrates how motive can be used as evidence to prove that a person committed a crime. In this case, the prosecution argued that Friend had a motive to flee and shoot at the police officer because he had a history of criminal activity and was trying to avoid getting caught.

It is important to note that motive is not always necessary to prove a crime, as other evidence may be sufficient. Additionally, even when there is reasonable motive for why a person would have committed a crime, a motive alone is not sufficient, absent some other evidence as to why a particular defendant is guilty.

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JeremyFragrance
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i went 9/9 10/15 11/9 11/12 11/25
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
17:44
I would love to go there lol
they're too conservative for me lmao
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
17:45
I just like the football
they produced amy coney barrett that's enough for me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
17:45
Jack when you get in, can you recommend a worthless attractive zombie as their second pick?
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
17:46
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i do not think i would feel accepted there as a transgender student lol. but maybe. if by miracle i do get in i'd have to visit and see
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
17:46
That’s totally fair, their IP program also isn’t the best, but it isn’t the worst
i'd go to fordham over there lol
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@jackfrost11770: VA still went blue this election, i think a uni campus will be fine jack
nyc stays winning
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
17:48
I like Fordham, I just don’t like how expensive rent is gonna be
DelusionalAspirationalLion
17:48
ND is honestly not as conservative as people think - former gay ND grad
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@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: what were ya looking at for nyc
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JeremyFragrance
17:48
former gay?
oh yeah for sure! all of higher education is p liberal, i just am not sure id want to be in indiana for 3 years lol esp as someone who's from nyc
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my bad thought that thread was on uva not nd
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
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@EvolBunny: I’m thinking about potentially living in Jersey and commuting if I have to go to Fordham
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what type of commute is that
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You can get the school to reassess cost of attendance for loans if you want a nicer place closer
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
17:51
I’ll definitely have to look into that bunny. I haven’t really looked too much in where I’d live yet (I’ll probably do that closer to March)
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1a2b3c4d26z
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Well that fake USC acceptance was about as exciting as my day got
1a2b3c4d26z
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That was a thrill
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You get pranked?
1a2b3c4d26z
17:53
No somebody listed it on the recent decisions tab but they meant to put UCLA I think
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