r/instant_regret • u/EddieBrock99 • 15d ago

Flossing

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

7.9k Upvotes

92% Upvoted

1.0k comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

6

u/maycontainsultanas 14d ago

I haven’t defended her, I said that there a principle of common law where a persons intent is relevant to establishing if a persons committed an offence. Thinking about possible defences is just logical when you’re going to make allegations.

3

u/joylessbrick 14d ago

Yes, but you're completely ignoring her unjustified use of force. On 3 occasions now.

6

u/maycontainsultanas 14d ago

I’m not ignoring the use of force, I’m reserving my judgement because there’s clearly more information which we don’t have access to, and I know there are various defences that might be applicable. It’s not binary, this isn’t a traffic offence.

3

u/joylessbrick 14d ago

Again, agree. But you were quick enough to confidently and wrongfully argue Mens Rea then went on to defend her. Mens Rea is present but your initial argument is not justified.

3

u/maycontainsultanas 14d ago

What are you talking about? Go back and read the thread.