Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea

Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea
An act does not render one guilty, unless the mind is guilty. At common law, a crime had two essential elements: an act and an evil intention. 21 Am J2d Crim L § 81. Actus repugnans non potest in esse produci. A repugnant act is of no effect.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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