Mens rea refers to ______.

A. “guilty act” to indicate the physical act of the crime
B. “guilty mind” to show criminal intent
C. the motive for the crime
D. the external factors surrounding the criminal case


B. “guilty mind” to show criminal intent

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What will be an ideal response?

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In tort law, which term refers to the basis for which a cause of action is made to recover damages?

A. mediation B. restoration C. civil liability D. victim restitution

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The AMBER plan relates to ______.

a. identity theft b. child abduction c. runaways d. serial murder

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A tire's tread surface is divided into:

a. ribs (ridges running around the circumference of the tire) and grooves (indentations). b. ribs (ridges running around the circumference of the tire) and treads (indentations). c. ribs (ridges running around the circumference of the tire) and tread patterns (indentations). d. None of these choices.

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