Mike Was Sitting in His Home Watching a Late-Night Baseball

question 33

Multiple Choice

Mike was sitting in his home watching a late-night baseball game when he heard what sounded like someone trying to break into his home.He immediately went to his closet and retrieved his 9mm.Within seconds,two men broke through the door armed with their own guns.Mike quickly shot both men and immediately called law enforcement.When first responders arrived on the scene,both intruders were pronounced dead.Mike was in shock that he was actually responsible for the death of two men.Within six months,Mike was informed that he was being sued by one of the intruder's family members for wrongful death.Mike is now faced with the prospect of losing his home.Which elements of a crime do not apply to Mike's story?

• A)Actus reus,attendant circumstances,and mens rea
• B)Attendant circumstances and mens rea
• C)Actus reus and mens rea
• D)Actus reus and attendant circumstances

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