Not all crimes require proof that a defendant had a specific intent to achieve a specific end.

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Many crimes can be committed with general intent, where the prosecution only needs to prove that the defendant intended to perform the act that constitutes the crime, not that they intended to achieve a specific outcome. Specific intent crimes, which require proof of the defendant's intention to achieve a particular result, are only one category of crimes.

Not All Crimes Require Proof That a Defendant Had a Specific