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What constitutes mens rea in criminal law?

Retry Correct Incorrect Mens rea is Latin for “guilty mind.” To obtain a conviction, it’s generally necessary to obtain proof of both mens rea and actus rea (guilty mind) in most common law jurisdictions.

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What constitutes mens rea in criminal law?

• The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing
• Evidence implicating a defendent
• Victim’s temporary
• Physical evidence of a crime