Mens rea, which means ________ mind, refers to the specific mental state that an individual must to possess to be legally culpable

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: guilty

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a. 1960s. b. 1970s. c. 1980s. d. 1990s.

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In the course of committing theft, an actor threatens to kill the victim if she does not "hand over the purse." The victim gives the purse to the actor who flees but is later taken into custody by a peace officer. The actor can be charged with

a. robbery. b. aggravated robbery. c. aggravated assault. d. assault.

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There is nothing more harmful to a law enforcement agency than:

A. siege mentality. B. discretion. C. officer misconduct. D. profiling.

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A common misconception is that police officers do not need a warrant to search and seize evidence if they are investigating a:

A. cold case. B. rape. C. homicide. D. crime involving a family member.

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