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Transferred intent

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 Transferred intent is used when a defendant intends to harm one victim, but then unintentionally harms a second victim instead. In this case, the defendant's intent transfers from the intended victim to the actual victim and can be used to satisfy the mens rea element of the crime that the defendant is being charged with. The transferred intent doctrine is only used for completed crimes, and is not used for attempted crimes.  Mens Rea  As an element of criminal responsibility, a guilty mind; a guilty or wr ongful purpose; a criminal intent. Guilty knowledge and willfulness

Handgun Training Specialists

5/23/2021