If a Defendant "Attempted to Murder" Someone by Swatting Him

question 24

Multiple Choice

If a defendant "attempted to murder" someone by swatting him or her over the head with a fly swatter,the defendant would likely be able to prove that he or she did not have the ________ to murder,because it is impossible to kill someone in this manner.

• A)actus reus
• B)concurrence
• C)mens rea
• D)last act

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Cross-Classification Table

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