Difference between revisions of "Actus Reus (Voluntary Act)"
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'Actus Reus' refers to the requirement that the defendant have carried out a voluntary act. It is important to distinguish such acts from thoughts, words, states of possession, or status; involuntary acts; and omissions. | 'Actus Reus' refers to the requirement that the defendant have carried out a voluntary act. It is important to distinguish such acts from thoughts, words, states of possession, or status; involuntary acts; and omissions. | ||
− | Actus Reus is one of four elements that must exist in order for a crime to have occurred. The other three are: | + | Actus Reus is one of four elements that must exist in order for a [[crimes | crime]] to have occurred. The other three are: |
* [[Mens Rea (Culpable Mental State)]] | * [[Mens Rea (Culpable Mental State)]] |