Concepts Of Criminal Law: Basic

: Focusing on the individual's mind vs. the external facts of the act.

: The criminal intent or mental state (e.g., purpose, knowledge, recklessness).

: Punishment for trying to commit a crime vs. succeeding. Basic Concepts of Criminal Law

: The rules defining crimes vs. the rules for adjudicating them.

: Moral fairness vs. strict adherence to written law. Core Foundations of a Crime : Focusing on the individual's mind vs

: The person who does the act vs. those who assist.

: A direct link between the defendant's act and the resulting harm. Basic Concepts of Criminal Law

: The requirement that the act and the intent occur at the same time. Fundamental Legal Principles "Basic Concepts of Criminal Law" by George P. Fletcher