Criminal Law Elements

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)

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Guide to Criminal Law Elements

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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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