Kyle
Good job by bringing out as what out text discussed, the two separate types of mens rea or intent. General intent, which is defined as the intent to do the act or omit to do the act. Specific intent is defined as any other type of intent (Brody & Acker, 2010, p. 76).
I think that many people miss the difference between the two and don’t really under stand the difference between the two and what crimes fall in the category of either general or specific intent. Specific intent, defendant must have the specific intent to commit the crime. Examples are Solicitation, attempted murder, conspiracy, and those crimes that intend to kill; murder, voluntary manslaughter and heat of passion killings. General intent, no specific content needed
Good job by bringing out as what out text discussed, the two separate types of mens rea or intent. General intent, which is defined as the intent to do the act or omit to do the act. Specific intent is defined as any other type of intent (Brody & Acker, 2010, p. 76).
I think that many people miss the difference between the two and don’t really under stand the difference between the two and what crimes fall in the category of either general or specific intent. Specific intent, defendant must have the specific intent to commit the crime. Examples are Solicitation, attempted murder, conspiracy, and those crimes that intend to kill; murder, voluntary manslaughter and heat of passion killings. General intent, no specific content needed