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Taylor Mason Powell

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Tue Jun-15-04 06:27 PM
Response to Reply #79

120. intent or knowledge yes. motive, no.

I can see how people can mix those up. Intent and knowledge are mental states, which are required for all crimes except strict liability crimes.

Motive is seldom if ever required. If I point a gun at you and shoot you and you die, I'm guilty of murder despite my motive.

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