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Defining ‘Specific Intent’ Under the Model Penal Code (MPC)

Meta Description: Understand the concept of "Specific Intent" within the Model Penal Code (MPC), differentiating it from general intent, and…

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Mens Rea: How Criminal Intent Classifies an Offender’s Guilt

Meta Description: Understand the legal principle of Mens Rea (criminal intent) and the four Model Penal Code classifications (Purposely, Knowingly,…

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Motive vs. Intent: The True Role in US Criminal Law

Key Legal Concept: Motive in Criminal Cases This post delves into a crucial, yet often misunderstood, aspect of US criminal…

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