Mens Rea Assignment
Instructions: Read the fact scenarios below. Choose which Mens Rea best fits the facts of the
case. After you choose – give a detailed explanation as to why you believe the alleged defendant
can be charged with the intent that you have chosen. You are choose one out of the four that you
read in the text:
1. Purposeful
2. Knowingly
3. Reckless
4. Negligent
STOP!!! Before you answer, a more detailed explanation of these categories are in your
Blackboard Folder Session and under Resources for your study and review. It is titled Levels of
Mens Rea Study Guide.
Factual Scenarios
1. Defendant went out to the bars on night to celebrate a friend’s birthday. He was designated
as the DD. HOWEVER, the night – the fun – the music got the best of him!! He took one
