List and define the elements of criminal liability
List the defenses to crimes.
The elements required for criminal liability are:
Actus reusâ€"A guilty act.
Mens reaâ€"A wrongful mental state, or intent.
The defenses that can be raised against criminal liability are:
The defendant lacked the required degree of criminal intent.
Self-defense.
Defense of others.
Defense of property.
Statute of limitations.
Other defensesâ€"such as mistaken identity, alibi, and violations of procedural law, which often include constitutional safeguards.
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