Concurrence, as it pertains to the elements of a crime, refers to the requirement that the criminal act must be witnessed by somebody for it to be considered a crime.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Concurrence refers to the requirement that the criminal act (actus reus) and the criminal intent (mens rea) must occur at the same time for it to be considered a crime, regardless of whether or not it was witnessed by someone.

Concurrence, as It Pertains to the Elements of a Crime