Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. There does NOT necessarily need to be concurrence between the actus reus and mens rea.
2. The Model Penal Code requires that the guilt of the defendant should be based on conduct that includes a voluntary act or omission.
3. Crimes require differing attendant circumstances.
4. The criminal law punishes involuntary acts and does not penalize thoughts.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False

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