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RE: Week 6 debate topic - Spirit vs Letter of the law

in #ungrip • 7 years ago

I'm a bit of topic for the debate but

Is a guilty mind truly required ? I have never heard that and will have look into it.

The problem with this is so many offenders don't have a guilty mind in fact lack of remorse is common.

Unless it means intent in which case I understand

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     7 years ago 

    See if i can remember the Latin,

    1. Mens Rea or guilty mind is the intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, or as you have kindly put "intent"
    2. Actus Reus is the Latin term used to describe a criminal act. Every crime must be considered in two parts-the physical act of the crime (actus reus) and the mental intent to do the crime (mens rea) and finally
    3. Corpus Delecti or "body of proof" which could be a dead body if the crime was murder.
      i believe all 3 must be proved in common law. Please check definition of Actus Reus in a dictionary, this should help.
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     7 years ago 

    Looks like you got it right. I'm going to really enjoy our conversations brother! hahahaha. I love it when somebody know their stuff! Welcome to the debate. Now if we can keep it on topic, that would be wonderful! ;)

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