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Motive and Mens Rea are not the same. Mens Rea is the blameworthy state of mind of the Defendant, whilst motive is just the reason and is irrevalnt in criminal liabilty. For example: D. stabs V. with the intent to kill, so he can marry his sister. The M.R 'intent to kill' is needed whilst the motive 'marry his sister' doesn't matter
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∙ 14y agoA crime requires two essential elements. (1) a criminal act accompanied by (2) a criminal intent. Both must exist and be present at the time of the offense or a crime has not occurred.
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