Key Concepts of Criminal Law (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Actus reus
Actus reus
The physical element/guilty act of a crime
Mens rea
Mens rea
The mental element/guilty mind of a crime
When must actus reus & mens rea occur?
When must actus reus & mens rea occur?
At the same time (must coincide)
Strict liability offence
Strict liability offence
Crime provable without mens rea, only actus reus needed
Criminal responsibility for children under 10
Criminal responsibility for children under 10
Cannot be charged with crime under any circumstances
Doli incapax meaning
Doli incapax meaning
Incapable of evil
Doli incapax age range
Doli incapax age range
10-13 years of age
Age of criminal capacity in Victoria
Age of criminal capacity in Victoria
14 years and older
Who holds burden of proof in criminal cases?
Who holds burden of proof in criminal cases?
The prosecution
Standard of proof in criminal law
Standard of proof in criminal law
Beyond reasonable doubt