1. Crimes Against People

2. First Degree Murder Mens rea- Intent to kill Actus reus- causes death
Premeditated, deliberate, and willful killing
Malice aforethought
Actus reus- causes death

3. Murder- Second Degree Mens rea- intent to harm
NOT premeditated
Actus reus- oooops… causes death
(Felony Murder- In MO, death during the commission of a dangerous felony Depraved Heart- beyond reckless, not MO)

4. Voluntary Manslaughter 1st Degree
In Missouri, like Second Degree Murder:
Mens rea- intent to harm
NOT premeditated
NO intent to kill, some one died anyway
Actus reus- a dangerous act
oooops… causes death
Horrible outcome of an action
BUT murder has been provoked
Heat of Passion killing/ temporary insanity
There was not enough time for a person to calm down

5. Involuntary manslaughter 2nd Degree
Mens rea- NO intent to kill or harm
NOT premeditated, some one died anyway
Intent to commit act alone IN MISSOURI
Actus reus- a dangerous act that recklessly/ negligently causes death (deviation from a standard of care)
Horrible outcome of an action
Didn’t mean to do it, should have known better
Ex: public safety– Drunk Driving MVA

6. Justifiable Homicide
Ex: Killing of a felon by a law enforcement officer in the line of duty
Ex: The killing of a felon by a private citizen
Self defense (with certain parameters!)

7. Excusable Homicide
Insanity
Disability

8. Assault Mens rea- intent to injure
Actus reus- a physical attack on another person
attempt or threat of bodily harm

9. Rape Mens rea- intends intercourse
(premeditated?)
Actus reus- Sex without proper consent
This includes situations where the victim may be drunk, drugged, asleep, unconscious, or for any reason unable to say yes or no.