Encyclopedia of Canadian Laws

Mens Rea Offence

Mens Rea Offence in Canada

Definition of Mens Rea offence

Mens Rea offence meaning or descrpition: an offence for which the prosecution must prove that the defendant committed the illegal act and had a guilty mind (i.e., the knowledge, intent, or willingness to commit the act) (Source of this concept of Mens Rea offence: emp.ca/books/328-4)

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