Elements of a Crime Six Elements of a

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Elements of a Crime

Elements of a Crime

Six Elements of a Crime • 1. Acts must be prohibited by a Criminal

Six Elements of a Crime • 1. Acts must be prohibited by a Criminal Law • 2. Actus Reus: There must be an actual act ( guilt) • 3. Mens Rea- Criminal Intent

Elements continued • 4. Concurrence- A criminal act and criminal intent must occur at

Elements continued • 4. Concurrence- A criminal act and criminal intent must occur at the same time, with the intent coming before the crime. • 5. Causation- The criminal act muct be directly related to the actual harm it caused the victim. • 6. Harm- there must be harm actually inflicted to an individual, property, or society before a crime can be established.

The elements of theft and how to prevent it Means nity ortu Opp Motive:

The elements of theft and how to prevent it Means nity ortu Opp Motive: The Desire to commit a crime. We rarely can reduce a person’s desire to commit a theft Mot ive Like a three legged stool needs three legs to stay upright, theft requires three elements in order to allow it to occur. Opportunity: A victim and / or chance to commit a crime. Here is where we can limit our chance of being victimized the most. By not providing a thief a window of opportunity, theft cannot occur. Lock up your office and belongings. Do not leave your things unattended. Pay attention to your surroundings. Means: The ability to commit a crime. If someone with the motive to commit a crime is also physically able, it is very difficult to eliminate the means.

Strict Liability • Absolute legal responsibility for an injury • that can be imposed

Strict Liability • Absolute legal responsibility for an injury • that can be imposed on the wrongdoer with out proof of carelessness or fault.

Elements of the Crime • Detective Collins was conducting an investigation on an individual

Elements of the Crime • Detective Collins was conducting an investigation on an individual who was suspected of being a drug dealer. Detective Collins and his team often used an informant who was able to provide specific information that the suspect often sold drugs out of his home. Previous information provided by this informant has proven to be reliable. Detective Collins also conducted surveillance on the suspect’s home. Detective Collins saw many people walking up to the window located on the south side of the suspect’s house. The individuals would walk up to the window and knock three times. Moments later an individual would open the window and hand something to the individual.