Actus Reus Non Facit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea

Actus Reus Non Facit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea

Actus Reus Non Facit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea

An act does not make a defendant guilty without a guilty mind. The act itself does not constitute a guilt, unless and until it’s done with a guilty intent.

This maxim applies only to criminal cases, whereas in civil cases it is otherwise