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Charged with aggravated assault after breaking and entering
Charged with a DUI
1. Identify what type of Mens Rea is best presented in both cases.
2. Provide your explanation as to why this applies for each case.
3. In which case do you believe the Mens Rea is more severe or more culpable? Why?
Wally and Hugo are devoted artists. At a point in time they were civil colleagues, but Wally came into recognition and fortune. They became divided and refused to work together ever again.
Wally's paintings are featured at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. His gallery is a huge success. Hugo becomes enraged and starts masterminding a plan.
On the last night of the gallery, Hugo breaks into the museum and vandalizes several of Wally's paintings. He also steals the biggest and most expensive painting.
Based on this scenario...
1. Explain what the intent and motive are for Hugo.
2. Based on the 3 elements of a crime, would prosecutors be able to bring Hugo to court for this crime? Why or why not?