Identify and Discuss the Mens Rea and Actus Reus Requirements

question 13

Essay

Identify and discuss the mens rea and actus reus requirements of arson. What happens when homicide is added to the act of arson? What if the actor is unaware of the presence of a person when he or she commits the act of arson?

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Definitions:

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The process related to the growth and change in intellectual capabilities such as thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving across the lifespan.

Hearing Loss

A reduction in the ability to hear sounds, ranging from mild difficulties to total deafness.

Abstract Thinking

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Visual Cliff

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