Accomplice mens rea is clear in cases where the mental attitude is purposely. What is not clear is whether knowledge is enough to establish accomplice mens rea. Explain the difference between "purposely" and "knowledge.". Describe how different courts have responded to the problem of knowledge as accomplice mens rea
What will be an ideal response?
The mental attitude of purposely includes acting for the purpose of helping in the crime and wanting it to succeed. The mental attitude of knowingly does not include the purpose or the desire to succeed. Different courts have held that knowledge is and is not enough to meet the requirements of accomplice mens rea.
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