Illinois Statutes
§ 4-1 — Voluntary act
Illinois·Topic RIGHTS AND REMEDIES·Ch. 720 CRIMINAL OFFENSES·Act 720 ILCS 5/ Criminal Code of 2012.·Art. Title II - Principles Of Criminal Liability
A material element of every offense is a voluntary act, which includes an omission to perform a duty which the law imposes on the offender and which he is physically capable of performing.
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Legislative History
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 1983.)
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(Repealed)§ 4-1
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Intent§ 4-5
Knowledge§ 4-6
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Absolute liability§ 4.1
(Repealed)§ 4.5
Exemption§ 401
§ 401