"no one knows what the crime was but NY election laws were mentioned -- if you can find any specific crime he committed, please post it "
It's been posted multiple times. You are either lying and playing games to waste time and distract, or you are more mentally diminished than even you accept you are.
Myth: The prosecution didn’t tell Trump what he was charged with until closing argument, a violation of due process.
Response: While the indictment specified each of the checks, invoices, and ledger entries alleged to have been falsified, it did not specify which crime Trump allegedly concealed. A defendant is entitled to fair notice of the crime with which he is charged so that he can effectively defend himself at trial, but New York law does not require this level of specificity in the charging document. New York case law requires that the indictment allege only a general intent to conceal a crime, not an intent to conceal a specific crime.
All you REALLY did was point out how hopeless and hapless you are on this subject, which IS settled law.
I'll cut to the chase, again. IF any Dem were convicted for intent you would, without qualification, state 'C'MON, everyone KNOWS what he/she intended to do. Good luck with the following, you'll need it lacking as you do the objectivity and education to even understand it.
I HOPE that you are more limber than your chronological age allows, because you are going to need to twist yourself in knots to deny what is posted below. But then again, denial is a great lubricant for Trumpanzees of all ages.😏
They should have an AI site named befuddled.ai for the likes of you.
Why is intent to commit a crime considered a crime?
Answer Intent to commit a crime is considered a crime because it forms a crucial element of criminal liability known as mens rea, or "guilty mind." This concept is fundamental to criminal law and serves several important purposes:
Establishing Culpability Intent demonstrates that the accused knowingly and willfully engaged in criminal conduct12. This is essential for determining an individual's culpability and ensures that people are not unfairly punished for accidental or unintentional acts.
Differentiating Criminal Acts Criminal intent helps distinguish between innocent actions and truly criminal conduct7. For example, accidentally causing harm in a crowded space may not be considered criminal unless there is evidence of intent to harm.
Determining Severity The level of intent often influences the severity of the crime and its corresponding punishment5. Specific intent crimes, which require a conscious desire to achieve a particular outcome, are typically punished more severely than general intent crimes.
Types of Criminal Intent The law recognizes different levels of intent, including:
Purposeful or specific intent
Knowledge
Recklessness
Negligence
These varying degrees of intent allow for more nuanced application of criminal law based on the accused's mental state25.
Proof of Intent Prosecutors must prove criminal intent beyond a reasonable doubt, using either direct or circumstantial evidence7.
This requirement ensures that individuals are not convicted solely based on their actions without considering their mental state at the time of the offense.
By considering intent as a crucial element of a crime, the legal system aims to ensure fair administration of justice and protect individuals from being punished for actions that, while harmful, were not committed with criminal intent.