Asked by Sabrina Laricy on May 11, 2024
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An individual can be convicted for a criminal act even if the prosecutor cannot prove the defendant had an evil motive for committing the crime.
Evil Motive
A wrongful intention that is often the driving force behind harmful actions or crimes.
Criminal Act
An action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law.
- Make distinctions between the varieties and intensities of criminal acts, such as misdemeanors in contrast to felonies, and grasp the significance of particular offenses.
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Zhang shengkaiMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
Intent or motive may be a factor in determining the severity of the crime or the sentence, but it is not always necessary to prove in order to secure a conviction. The prosecution only needs to prove that the defendant committed the criminal act with the necessary mental state (such as knowingly or recklessly).
Learning Objectives
- Make distinctions between the varieties and intensities of criminal acts, such as misdemeanors in contrast to felonies, and grasp the significance of particular offenses.