Doli Incapax
/ˈdoʊlaɪ ɪnˈkæpæks/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal presumption that a child is incapable of crime due to lack of understanding of right and wrong, typically applying to children below a certain age.
The court applied the doctrine of doli incapax to acquit the child defendant.
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- doli incapax
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Commentary
The presumption of doli incapax usually applies to children under a specified age, recognizing their developmental incapacity for criminal intent.
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