A servant of the lowest order; more strictly, a domestic servant living under his master's roof. Boniface t. Scott, 3 Serg. & R. (Pa.) 354. … [Read more...] about MENIAL
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MENTAL INCOMPETENCE
Not competent as a result of a mental illness or condition. … [Read more...] about MENTAL INCOMPETENCE
MENS
Latin: Mind; Intention; meaning; understanding; will. Mens legis. The mind of the law; that is, the purpose, spirit, or intention of a law or the law generally.Mens legislatoris. The intention of the law maker.Mens rea. A guilty mind; a guilty or wrongful purpose; a criminal intent. Mens testatoris in testamentis spec tanda est. Jenk. Cent. 277. The intention of the testator is … [Read more...] about MENS
MENTIM
Latin: To lie; to assert a falsehood. Calvin.; 3 Bulst. 260. … [Read more...] about MENTIM
MENS REA
(A) Latin for a guilty mind usually referring to the guilty state of mind required for a crime in conjunction with a prohibited act, e.g. intentional, reckless or negligence homicide. (B) Literally a guilty mind. To be found guilty of most crimes (other than strict liability), a defendant must have been found to be guilty of committing a criminal act (actus reus) and having a … [Read more...] about MENS REA