Criminal Law: The Concurrence Requirement [LEAP Preview]

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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.

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