Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

specific intent

specific intent requires a intenional act, no specific knowledge of particular circumstances


Asked on 10/10/08, 4:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

David Shestokas Shestokas, & Associates

Re: specific intent

If you are referring to general principles of criminal liability, it does require an intentional act. However there is more to it than that. I suggest you visit the following site for further information on your question:

http://peacesecurity.suite101.com/article.cfm/principles_of_criminal_liability

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Answered on 10/10/08, 5:23 pm


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