Part A Criminal Law Practice Questions - Singapore Bar Examinations Part A - Criminal Law Exam

Intention and motive are synonymous in criminal law and are treated identically. Intention refers to the ultimate moral reason for committing a crime, while motive is the foresight of consequences. Intention refers to the state of mind directing an act towards a consequence, while motive is the ulterior reason or purpose behind that intention. Motive is an essential element of the actus reus of every Penal Code offence.