doli capax

Definition

phrase
  • Latin phrases meaning ‘capable of crime’ or ‘incapable of crime’
COMMENT Children under ten years of age are doli incapax and cannot be prosecuted for criminal offences; children aged between 10 and 14 are presumed to be doli incapax but the presumption can be reversed if there is evidence of malice or knowledge.
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