Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico

intent

intent as criminal element for shoplifting


Asked on 7/19/04, 3:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: intent

The requirement is that it be done "wilfully." That rules out "accidentally" and it is an element which must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt for a jury to properly convict.

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Answered on 7/19/04, 4:29 pm


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