Criminal Law

Resource 6 . 1 . 2

9 minutes

State v. Keeton

Laurent Sacharoff

Mostly, just enjoy the Keeton case. But of course make sure to understand the exact conduct element in the statute and how that element applies to his conduct. Same for mens rea. 

As a bonus, think about whether, as a prosecutor, you would charge theft or the significantly more serious charge of robbery to best capture his culpability.

Iowa Supreme Court

710 N.W.2d 531

No. 04-1738

2006-03-03

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