Sometimes it means an intent to do something beyond that which is done, such as assault with intent to commit rape. The prosecution must show that the defendant purposely or knowingly committed the crime at issue. General intent refers to the intent to do that which the law prohibits.
Dinesh D'Souza Avoids Prison Time, Sentenced To 5 Years Probation. (Reuters) - Conservative author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza was sentenced on Tuesday to spend eight months in a community confinement center during five years of probation after pleading guilty to a campaign finance law violation.
Terri Schiavo did not die of PVS; she died of starvation and dehydration. Why do people do it? Because it allows them to feel comfortable that they are not murdering someone if the person that they kill is already dead. Terry Schiavo was not dead until two weeks after her feeding tube was removed.