2007-09-20 11:32:57 · 8 answers · asked by Lindsey F 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You must prove intent and this is sometimes difficult to prove.
2007-09-20 11:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by B. D Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two elements;
First is easy, actus reus, the act of a crime, i.e. he pulled the trigger someone died.
Second the hard part, mens rea, the intent to commit the crime, sure he pulled the trigger but did he really mean to do it?
How do you prove it and then how do you convince a jury (a random sample of disinterested citizens) that a killing was murder or manslaughter or just an accident?
2007-09-20 11:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are two main reasons - one is that intent is a thought, a psychological factor, as opposed to a physical factor that can be measured - intent is usually, or often proved through secondary measures (you said x y z which appears to demonstrate your intent).
Secondly, people are trying to avoid it, and therefore give differing reasons for a set of circumstances.
2007-09-20 11:44:49 · answer #3 · answered by sicoll007 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because there are too many 'do gooders', Fools and incompetent forensic experts.......... You just can't get the staff...
2007-09-20 13:52:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell, it's hard enough to spell.
What's it mean?
2007-09-20 11:37:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the simpsons ..lol
2007-09-20 11:35:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are more intelligent
2007-09-20 18:58:12 · answer #7 · answered by Rana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eh!
2007-09-20 12:12:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋