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. |
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+ | 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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+ | * Mens Rea (Culpable Mental State) | ||
+ | * Concurrence of Actus Reus and Mens Rea | ||
+ | * Damages | ||
== Model Penal Code == | == Model Penal Code == |