Title: Define crime.
Course: Criminal Justice I (15051-I) > Section: Understanding the Rule of Law

Definition should include

- actus reus—conduct or criminal act, and concurrence
- mala in se—acts that are illegal because they are inherently wrong (e.g., murder)
- mala prohibita—acts that are illegal because the law prohibits them (e.g., underage drinking)
- mens rea—criminal intent (the criminal mind)
- intent—general, specific, implied, and transferred
- action and the omission of an action (negligence)
- strict liability offenses.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When there is an omission of an action, what type of crime can occur?
- How can intent be transferred?