Panetta Mens Rea
Panetta Mens ReaTechnoratiThey know that inherited from Roman law is the concept of “mens rea,” which means for a person to be guilty of a crime he must have had a “guilty mind” or what is called criminal intent. What is happening in Afghanistan might be better described as a ...and more »
Hail to the Hypocrites
Hail to the HypocritesNews24So, let's consider also the legal definitions of a few other little nuggets of legal language with the first being mens rea and the second actus reus. Legal Eagles will tell you that in order for a crime to found as such and thus attract a verdict of ...
Panetta Mens Rea
Panetta Mens ReaDscriberThey know that inherited from Roman law is the concept of "mens rea," which means for a person to be guilty of a crime he must have had a "guilty mind" or what is called criminal intent. What is happening in Afghanistan might be better described as a ...
Lacey Act Reform: Institute for Legal Reform Testimony
Lacey Act Reform: Institute for Legal Reform TestimonyJD Supra (press release)It lacks a meaningful mens rea (wrongful intent) requirement, instead imposing vicarious criminal and civil liability on American citizens for violations of a vast, uncharted universe of foreign laws, regulations, decrees and ordinances.and more »
A Restoration of Law and Hope?
A Restoration of Law and Hope?Tenth Amendment CenterImportantly, section 1021 does not require a mens rea or scienter requirement to one's substantial support. Thus, someone may be subject to the NDAA without ever knowingly or recklessly providing such substantial support.and more »