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:  
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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)]]  

Latest revision as of 13:31, 15 July 2010