Latin for "guilty mind." Many serious crimes require the proof of "mens rea" before a person can be convicted. In other words, the prosecution must prove not only that the accused committed the offence but that he (or she) did it knowing that it was prohibited; that their act (or omission) was done with an intent to commit a crime.
MENS REA
Meaning of MENS REA in English
Duhaime's Law English dictionary. Английский юридический словарь Duhaime . 2012