Explain the Difference Between Motive and Intent

question 67

Essay

Explain the difference between motive and intent. Explain which is generally more important in a criminal trial and why.

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Definitions:

Consumer Expenditures

The total spending by consumers on goods and services for personal use.

Profit Income

The financial gain that results when the revenue from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in sustaining the activity.

Market System

In this economic framework, the determination of investment, production, and distribution is influenced by the market signals emanating from the interplay of supply and demand.

Economic System

The mechanism or set of processes by which a society organizes and distributes its resources, goods, and services.