The Model Penal Code divides criminal intent into four states of mind listed in order of culpability
Discussion 5
The Model Penal Code divides criminal intent into four states of mind listed in order of culpability: purposely, knowingly, recklessly, and negligently. In a minimum of 200 words, please discuss all four of them and provide examples of each.
Discussion 6
The defendant and his wife argued. She raised a knife above her head and stated, “Don’t make me use this.” The defendant took the knife away and thereafter stabbed the victim forty-three times in the head and chest with it. The defendant wants to make an imperfect self-defense argument. Will you accept or reject the case? Read State v. Perez, 840 P.2d 1118 (1992). The case is available at this link: Link (Links to an external site.)
All initial posts should reference the textbook, Criminal Law & Procedure, and, at least one outside source. All sources must be cited using APA guidelines.
Assignment
1-2 Discuss the two elements required for the consent defense. In addition, please identify three situations where consent can operate as a legal defense.
Use proper APA formatting and citations, including ‘in-text’ citations.
Reference at least 2 outside credible resources.
Reading Chapter 5
Requirements: 300 word Discussions and 1-2 pages (assignment)
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