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Actus Reus, Mens Rea, and Criminal Liability
PRINCIPLE: Criminal liability requires two essential elements: actus reus (the guilty act—a voluntary physical action) and mens rea (the guilty mind—the defendant's intent, knowledge, recklessness, or negligence). Both elements must be present and causally connected for convictio…