Criminal Law: The Concurrence Requirement [LEAP Preview]

Want the rest of this video? Unlock the full lesson — plus 200+ videos, outlines, study aids, and more — for just $29/month: https://www.studicata.com 00:00 Concurrence Requirement Overview Explains how the third essential element of most crimes requires the actus reus and mens rea to exist at the same time. 01:58 Temporal vs. Motivational Concurrence Defines the two forms of concurrence—timing of the mental state and act, and ensuring the mental state motivates the act causing harm. 02:58 Clear Example of Temporal Concurrence Uses a simple hypothetical to show how intent to kill at the moment of the act satisfies the concurrence requirement. 09:14 When Mens Rea Ends Before the Act Illustrates how accidental killing after intent to kill has ended fails to meet temporal concurrence for intent-based murder. 11:07 When Actus Reus Comes Before Mens Rea Explains burglary scenarios where entry occurs without felonious intent, but intent forms afterward, breaking concurrence. 14:55 Concurrence for a Different Crime Shows how lack of concurrence for burglary can still result in concurrence for larceny when the theft intent coincides with taking property. 15:48 Ace Law School & Pass the Bar Exam ($29/Month) Access 200+ videos, outlines, study aids, and more — for just $29/month: https://www.studicata.com Thinking about using Studicata? You’re in good company. ✅ Trusted by 100,000+ law students and bar takers ✅ Featured and recommended by top law schools ✅ Named the 81st fastest-growing education company in the U.S. by Inc. See why so many future lawyers choose us to study smarter—not harder: 👉 https://www.studicata.com