An Act Can Be Deemed Criminal If It Eventually Leads

question 73

Multiple Choice

An act can be deemed criminal if it eventually leads to harm that the law seeks to prevent.This is called

• A)mens rea.
• B)an inchoate offense.
• C)defamation.
• D)actus reus.

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Definitions:

Invested

The allocation of resources, typically money, into ventures with the expectation of generating income or profit.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money or the earnings from lending money, calculated as a percentage of the principal amount.

Simple Interest Rate

A rate used to calculate the interest charge on a loan over a specific period of time, not accounting for the effect of compounding.

Investment

The act of distributing funds or resources in anticipation of earning profits or income.