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jasdeep_brar

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Mens rea is the simultaneous coexistence of (1) an act in violation of the law and (2) a culpable mental state.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

A motive refers to an individual's reason for committing crime.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE



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