Impossible Crime and Actus Reus in Criminal Law
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What is the main focus of the text?

  • The importance of intent in criminal law
  • The concept of impossible crimes (correct)
  • The French legal system and its history
  • The distinction between actus reus and mens rea

    • What is the key difference between actus reus and mens rea in criminal law?

  • Actus reus refers to the intended result, while mens rea refers to the unintended consequences.
  • Actus reus refers to the external factors, while mens rea refers to the internal factors.
  • Actus reus refers to the physical act, while mens rea refers to the mental state. (correct)
  • Actus reus refers to the legal consequences, while mens rea refers to the moral culpability.

    • In the Perdero case, what was the key issue regarding criminal culpability?

  • Whether the subsequent assault on the corpse was a crime
  • Whether the initial assault was justified
  • Whether the intended result of the initial assault was impossible (correct)
  • Whether the victim was already dead during the subsequent assault

    • What was the importance of intent in determining criminal culpability in the Padreau case?

    <p>Intent was considered alongside the physical act in determining culpability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key issue in the Pre d'Oro case mentioned in the text?

    <p>The blurred lines between intention, act, and outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Perderot decision?

    <p>The defendant was convicted of attempted murder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the French court convict the defendant for attempted murder despite the victim already being deceased?

    <p>Due to the defendant's belief that the victim was alive during the crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Perderot decision impact future legal cases?

    <p>It set a precedent that intent could be punished even if the desired outcome was impossible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one argument in favor of the Perderot decision?

    <p>It could potentially deter individuals from committing harmful actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might the Perderot decision influence future legal cases internationally?

    <p>It could set a standard that intent can be punished even without actual crime commission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Perderot case emphasize about culpability based on intent and action?

    <p>'Mens rea' and 'actus reus' must both be present for culpability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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