Abstract
The article argues that the Model Penal Code (MPC), a statutory text developed by the American Law Institute (ALI), drafters were wrong in assuming that elements require the assignment of a mental state. It cites shortcomings of the model penal code approach. It also presents the opinion by Justice Stevens regarding the U.S. Supreme Court were wrong in assuming that elements.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 769-797 |
Number of pages | 29 |
Journal | Wake Forest law review |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Nov 1 2012 |
Keywords
- Law -- Interpretation & construction
- Statutory remedies
- Criminal intent
- Judgments (Law)
- American Law Institute
- United States. Supreme Court