“The distinction between _________ and __________ crimes is that the former involve a particular criminal intent beyond the act done, while the latter involve merely the intent to do the physical act.”


a. specific intent; general intent
b. general intent; specific intent
c. transferred intent; general intent
d. general intent; transferred intent


Answer: A

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