Culpable mental state: intentional, controllable conduct without coercion and with belief the act is unlawful. A culpable mental state exists where an actor intentionally commits an act, understands and can control its implications, is not coerced and overcomes hurdles to commit it, and believes or has reason to believe the act is contrary to law.
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Culpable mental state: intentional, controllable conduct without coercion and with belief the act is unlawful.
A culpable mental state exists where an actor intentionally commits an act, understands and can control its implications, is not coerced and overcomes hurdles to commit it, and believes or has reason to believe the act is contrary to law.
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