Discuss Why the Notion of Intent Is So Central to the Legal

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Essay

Discuss why the notion of intent is so central to the legal definition of crime, yet also complicated. Explain the four types of intent. In what situations may an individual be charged with and convicted of an offense without direct proof of criminal intent?

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Singular

Unique or one of a kind; also refers to a grammatical number denoting a single item or unit.

Urine

A liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and many animals, expelled from the kidneys and stored in the bladder until it is released from the body.

Cardiomyopathy

A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body.

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Relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton.