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 in furtherance of the crime. It is important to distinguish such acts from thoughts, words, states of possession, or status; involuntary acts; and omissions. | |
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'Actus Reus' refers to the requirement that the defendant have carried out a voluntary act in furtherance of the crime. It is important to distinguish such acts from thoughts, words, states of possession, or status; involuntary acts; and omissions.
