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To: nothernlights
Once again you are wrong motive is always involved in proving a crime and my knowledge of such legal matters does not stem from TV but from being a lawyer.

Um, I guess you weren't paying attention in criminal law. Shall we recap- what are the two elements of a crime? Actus reus and mens rea. If you think mens rea = motive, you really were not paying attention. As an example, tell me, what is the motive of somebody who commits vehicular homicide while drunk driving?

Second you have no actual knowledge of what penalties are attached to breaking imbed rules. Certainly I would refer you to the incident with Mr Rivera,and at the time he was facing a lot more then being sent home.

Please point out any provisions of the military embed rules that allow for penalties other than shipping an embed home:

http://www.militarycity.com/iraq/1631270.html

178 posted on 11/17/2004 11:57:55 AM PST by Modernman (Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. --Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Modernman

Well, you are tiresome,there are crimes that require intent and some that don't. There are strict liability crimes for example. So motive is not always necessary element. Please review your criminal law notes from your MailU institution.


184 posted on 11/17/2004 12:13:44 PM PST by nothernlights
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