Guam § 4 - Culpability Applied to Elements of Offense.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 4 — Culpability Applied to Elements of Offense., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4. Culpability Applied to Elements of Offense.
(a) If the definition of an offense prescribes a culpable mental state but
does not specify the conduct, attendant circumstances or result to which it
applies, the prescribed culpable mental state shall apply to each such
material element.
(b) If the definition of a crime prescribes criminal negligence as the
culpable mental state, it is also established if a person acts intentionally,
knowingly or recklessly. When recklessness suffices to establish a culpable
mental state, it is also established if a person acts intentionally or
knowingly. When acting knowingly suffices to establish a culpable mental
state, it is also established if a person acts intentionally.
(c) Knowledge that conduct constitutes an offense, or knowledge of the
existence, meaning, or application of the statute defining an offense, is not
an element of an offense unless the statue clearly so provides.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 4
What does Guam Code Annotated § 4 cover?
Section 4 ("Culpability Applied to Elements of Offense.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 4?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 4" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 4 apply to my situation?
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