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What are the elements of a crime that the prosecution must prove?

April 26, 2017crime elements prosecution prove

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What are the elements of a crime that the prosecution must prove?

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The elements are basically that the defendant committed and act prohibited by law, and had the mindset, that is did the act either knowingly or recklessly that is required by law. The is called the actus reus (prohibited act) and mens rea (guilty mind). For a detailed discussion of these points see the related link below.