Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico
intent
intent as criminal element for shoplifting
Asked on 7/19/04, 3:38 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: intent
The requirement is that it be done "wilfully." That rules out "accidentally" and it is an element which must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt for a jury to properly convict.
Answered on 7/19/04, 4:29 pm
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