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Elements within Mens Rea Note time!

Elements within Mens Rea Specific intent – someone commits a wrongful act in order to accomplish another Alex punches Logan with the intention of then taking something valuable from him The Crown would then have to show that Alex hit Logan but also that Alex intended to steal something from Logan (btw that is what the crime of robbery is) The importance of these two types of intent will become clearer – What is easier to prosecute and/or defend?

Elements within Mens Rea **the issue of MOTIVE! A motive is the reason a person commits a crime Intent refers to a person’s state of mind and willingness to break the law Motive is useful evidence but doesn’t prove state of mind