CRJ 306 Criminal Law & Procedure Ashford University

Mens Rea, Actus Reus, and Concurrence

Please answer the following questions below:

a. Distinguish between the terms actus reus and mens rea. How are they significant in criminal law?

b. Define how concurrence works with actus reus and mens rea to lead to criminal liability. Why is concurrence so significant?

c. Which of the three legal requirements listed above (i.e., actus reus, mens rea, or concurrence) is more difficult to prove beyond a reasonable doubt in a trial?

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

Due Process

What is due process? Create a definition in your own words, and provide the constitutional reasons due process is required along with your own assessment of its significance in the criminal justice process today. Make sure that your primary response explains the notion of ethics and fairness as these terms relate to criminal due process. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.