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Define intent and describe the types of intent which must exist to constitute a crime. Explain how intent may be proven and give two examples.

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The three common-law intents ranked in order of culpability are malice aforethought, specific intent, and general intent. Specific intent is the intent to bring about a certain result, do something other than the criminal act, or scienter. General intent is simply the intent to perform the criminal act.

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