ACTUS REUS

by | Feb 22, 2024

 Actus reusIt means guilty act or act of wrongdoing.

  • Actus: action or deed
  • Reus: defendant or accused 

ExampleWhen a thief pushes a gun against the victim’s side and demands, “Your money or your life,” the physical action of pushing the gun constitutes the actus reus.

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