Actus Reus Non Tacit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea

Definition of Actus Reus Non Tacit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Actus Reus Non Tacit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea : (Latin: an act does not make a person guilty of his crime unless his mind be also guilty)

The maxim that forms the basis for defining the two elements that must be proved before a person can be convicted of a crime (See actus reus; mens rea).