*Components of a Crime
-act itself (the
actus reus
or guilty act);
-requisite mental state/intent (the
mens rea
or guilty mind); and
-causation; harm that is the result of the act that was committed. The accused performed the act that caused the harm with the intent to cause that harm.
Questions
Explain what criminal law is, the classification of crimes, and its purpose.
Describe the criminal procedure process from arrest through trial.
Describe several of the more common crimes that occur in the healthcare setting.
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Components of a Crime-act itself (the actus reus or gui.docx
1. *Components of a Crime
-act itself (the
actus reus
or guilty act);
-requisite mental state/intent (the
mens rea
or guilty mind); and
-causation; harm that is the result of the act that was
committed. The accused performed the act that caused the harm
with the intent to cause that harm.
Questions
Explain what criminal law is, the classification of crimes, and
its purpose.
Describe the criminal procedure process from arrest through
trial.
Describe several of the more common crimes that occur in the
healthcare setting.
