GENERAL INTENT
In CRIMINAL LAW and TORT LAW, a mental plan
to do that which is forbidden by the law.
Unlike offenses that require a SPECIFIC
INTENT, it is not necessary that the accused
intend the precise harm or result. It is sufficient
if the person meant to do the act that caused the
harm or result. For example, BATTERY is a gen-
eral intent offense. If a defendant commits a bat-
tery that results in harm to the victim, it does
not matter if the defendant did not intend the
