We now turn to mens rea, the “criminal intent.” We will look at how the Model Penal Code created a consistent system for determining what type of culpable mind was required for which elements. Additionally, we will spend a short amount of time on motive vs. intent, specific intent vs. general intent, non-MPC states, conditional intent, and conscious avoidance.

Regina v. Cunningham
United States v. Jewell

 
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