Criminal Law Elements
Elements of a Crime
Introduction to Criminal Law Elements
Certain elements, or factors, must coexist in order for behavior to constitute a crime. To be guilty of a crime, a person must commit an act. Criminal liability is not imposed for thoughts without action. The person acting must be doing so intentionally-that is, his or her conduct must not be accidental or involuntary.” (1)
Resources
Notes and References
- Information about Criminal Law Elements in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia
Guide to Criminal Law Elements
In this Section
Criminal Law Elements (including Wrongful Act and Mental Fault), Defenses to Crimes (including Insanity, Age, Intoxication, Duress, Mistake, Self-Defense and Entrapment) and Crime Parties (including Principals
and Accessories).
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