Criminal Law 1

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Criminal Law 1
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What is Criminal Law? The branch of public substantive law which defines crimes, treats their nature, and provides for their punishment.
What is Mala is se? A crime or act that is inherently imooral.
What is Mala prohibita? An act that is a crime merely because it is prohibited by statute.
Can Good Faith be used as defense in Mala in se? Yes. Unless the crime is the result of culpa.
Is good faith a valid defense in Mala prohibita? No.
Is Criminal Intent an element of Mala in se or Mala prohibita? Criminal Intent is an element of Mala in se.
What are the Stages of Execution in Mala in se? The stages are: Attempted, Frustrated, & Consummated.
What laws are violated by Mala in se? Mala prohibita? In mala in se, the RPC. In mala prohibita, special laws.
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