Phrases with «criminal intent»

"Criminal intent" refers to the mental state or mindset of a person when they engage in a criminal act. It means that the person intentionally and knowingly commits a crime, fully aware of their actions and their illegal nature. It implies that they have the intention to do something wrong or harm others, rather than just making a mistake or being unaware of the consequences of their actions. Full definition

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Sentences with «criminal intent»

Sometimes straw buyers are willing participants in real estate schemes, with criminal intent or not, but it's always illegal. (geowarehouseblog.ca)
Still, to make a criminal charge stick, a prosecutor must prove criminal intent. (nymag.com)
This definition is tied to the criminal code in each taxpayer's particular jurisdiction, as theft for tax purposes requires criminal intent. (cryptotaxprep.com)
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Phrases with «criminal intent»

Sentences with «criminal intent»

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