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melly21297

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The guilty act in a criminal offense is referred to as:
 
  a. actus reus.
  b. mens rea.
  c. corpus delicti.
  d. habeas corpus.

Question 2

A wrongful mental state, or intent, is known as:
 
  a. actus reus.
  b. mala in se.
  c. mens rea.
  d. concurrence.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c



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