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301 – Requirement Of Voluntary Act | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's requirement that crimes be based on voluntary acts or legally mandated omissions, including possession as an act.

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Pennsylvania State Law

301 – Requirement Of Voluntary Act

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 301

Summary

Pennsylvania law requires that criminal liability be based on a voluntary act or a legally mandated omission. It clarifies that mere possession can constitute an act if the individual knowingly controls the item. The law emphasizes that involuntary acts or omissions without legal duty do not establish guilt.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's requirement that crimes be based on voluntary acts or legally mandated omissions, including possession as an act.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.