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) |
|---|---|
| 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