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itsmyluck

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on: Aug 3, 2018
Usually, if there is no mens rea for a particular crime then:
 
  a. There is no crime
  b. The prison sentence is likely to be shortened
  c. The public defender will not be paid
  d. The crime will be classified as a third degree felony

Question 2

A wrongful mental state or intent that is required for criminal liability is called:
 
  a. Actus reus
  b. Mens rea
  c. Nolo contendere
  d. Alibi


Zebsrer

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Reply #1 on: Aug 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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