Maria commits a crime, but does not have a mens rea. Her act is
A. ?not legally a crime.
B. ?a serious crime.
C. ?punishable by time in a local jail only.
D. ?punishable by five years in prison.
Answer: A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)