Mens rea (/ˈmɛnz ˈreɪə/; Law Latin for “guilty mind”) is the mental element of a person’s intention to commit a crime; or knowledge that one’s action or lack of action would cause a crime to be committed. It is a necessary element of many crimes.

The rationale supporting punishment for an inchoate crime is prevention and deterrence. If a defendant could not be apprehended until a crime is finished, law enforcement would not be able to intervene and avert injury to victim(s) or property.

A charge of accessory after the fact is punishable as follows: Up to a $5,000 fine; and/or. Up to one year in jail if you are convicted of a misdemeanor; or. Up to three years in jail if you are convicted of a felony.

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed. The thoughts and mental condition of a person at a particular time or during some event which may affect or not affect the manner in which that person reacts to a situation.

Science tells us that love is: An enduring state of mind in which we consistently care for the wellbeing of a loved one and share in their joys and sorrows. When we give care to others, this creates loving feelings and happiness in us as well.

Motive is not always necessary to prove a crime, as other evidence may be sufficient. Further, even when there is reasonable motive for why a person would have committed a crime, a motive alone is not sufficient, absent some other evidence as to why a particular defendant is guilty.

Earnest. Having a serious state of mind.

Reticent can refer to someone who is restrained and formal, but it can also refer to someone who doesn’t want to draw attention to herself or who prefers seclusion to other people. Don’t confuse reticent with reluctant, which means unwilling. Definitions of reticent.

What is another word for state of mind?

A state of mind.