Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Johnny pulled the trigger on a gun and as a result shot and killed his wife... Is this an exaple of
mens rea
actus reus
strict liability
stare decisis
Asked on 3/08/11, 8:50 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
Is this a game show? Mens rea is the mental state. Strict liability means that one is responsible despite what their mental state is. Stare decisis means prior ruling which control the law. Actus reus means that the offense has been committed - the action.
Answered on 3/20/11, 5:41 pm
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