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Specific intent (also known as dolus specialis) is an intent (mens rea) which goes beyond the constituant (physical) elements of the crime (the actus reus).
For example genocide is considered to be an offence of specific intent; for a person to be found responsible for genocide they must not only commit on of the constituant acts (eg. extermination) but they must do so with the specific intent to destroy in whole or in part the victimised group.
This differs from the intent required for most crimes eg. assault where there is a mens rea (intent) requirement but the intent required relates solely to performing the physical acts (actus reus) involved.
Crimes of specific intent cannot be commited recklessly and in some jurisdictions cannot be committed while intoxicated.
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What identify the specific elements of a crime?
There are two elements necessary to produce a criminal offense> (1) a criminal act accompanied by (2) a criminal intent. Those are the only elements necessary.
What is a judicial definition of crime?
A crime is a criminal act committed with a criminal intent.
What constitute a crime?
A criminal act accompanied by a criminal intent. You must have BOTH elements in order for it to constitute a crime.
Must there be criminal intent or criminal negligence to prosecute as a crime?
A criminal act accompanied by a criminal intent is necessary to form a crime. Criminal NEGLIGENCE is a finding in civil and tort cases and is not a criminal element.
What are some actions that require criminal intent to be considered a criminal act called?
misdemeanors
What are the three fundamental elements of a crime?
the act,and criminal intent.
Most crimes require the concurrence of what?
ALL crimes require a criminal act accompanied by a criminal intent.
What three elements must be present for an act to be called a crime?
Only TWO elements are necessary to form a criminal offense. (1) A criminal act (2) accompanied by a criminal intent. That is correct, the mental state or criminal intent is referred to as mens rea, and the criminal act is referred to as actus reus. Please see the related link below for further information on the subject.
Is it a crime to sign a persons signature?
Only if your intent was to commit a criminal act.
What are the disadvantages of requiring three elements for the commission of a crime?
There are only TWO. A CRIMINAL ACT accompanied by a CRIMINAL INTENT.
What are the ratings and certificates for Law and Order Criminal Intent - 2001 Vanishing Act 7-17?
Law and Order Criminal Intent - 2001 Vanishing Act 7-17 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-14
General Intent vs Specific Intent?
General intent does not require an intentional unlawful action but only that a wrongful act was commtitted. Specific intent requires intentional unlawful action
