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.
Image caption Hunter Theo Bronkhorst (left) and landowner Honest Ndlovu are facing poaching charges. A hunter accused of helping a US tourist kill Zimbabwe's most famous lion has been released on bail. Theo Bronkhorst pleaded not guilty to a charge of failing to prevent an unlawful hunt.