By Definition the Criminal Act and the Mental State Occur

question 14

Multiple Choice

By definition the criminal act and the mental state occur together in order for a crime to take place.This is known as:

• A)Actus Reus.
• B)Mens Rea.
• C)An inchoate offense.
• D)Concurrence.

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