Which Two Components Are Required to Hold a Person Responsible

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which two components are required to hold a person responsible for a criminal act?

• A) Mala in se and mala prohibita
• B) Certiorari and corpus delicti
• C) Malice prepense and malice aforethought
• D) Mens rea and actus reus

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