Consider how motive and intent might be used by the defense during criminal trials?
2007-09-01 07:13:04 · 6 answers · asked by Heaven Sent 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Motive is the REASON. Intent is the PLAN. I can have a reason to kill my husband........say, he sleeping with my best friend..........but, do I INTEND to kill him? maybe......maybe not. lol.
Motive: An emotion, desire, physiological need, or similar impulse that acts as an incitement to action.
Intent: Something that is intended; an aim or purpose.
Intention: A course of action that one intends to follow.
2007-09-01 07:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by Butterfly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Motive: the reason the crime is committed. The motive for someone killing another might be for money or to keep a secret.
Intent: the intended outcome of committing the crime. If the criminal beat someone to the brink of death, but the victim survives, the intent was to kill, one could argue, thus dignifying the charge of attempted homocide.
2007-09-01 07:57:43 · answer #2 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motives are what drives you to do something, such as killing a parent or spouse for money....so money is the motive.
Intent is actually attempting to do something, with or with out motives. If I took a swing at you, my intent was to hit you and cause you harm. No motive behind it, just intent....
You don't have to be sucessful at the crime to have had intended to commit the crime, hence attempted murder..etc..
2007-09-01 07:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by railer01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
motive means something have given you a reason to do something but intent means are you going to do it???
it's the same cause (motive) and effect (intent) scenario they teach in grade school.
2007-09-01 08:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by Steph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motive: WHY you did something.
Intent: WHAT you wanted to happen.
You can do your own homework regarding how the defense attorney will use either in court.
2007-09-01 07:28:23 · answer #5 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
motive, what drives you to commit the crime
intent is the planning or desire to commit the crime
2007-09-01 07:45:45 · answer #6 · answered by Random Black Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋