To prove mens rea in a second, third, or fourth degree crime, the prosecution must prove:

A) the defendant took an unjustifiable risk.
B) the defendant purposely committed the crime with intent to accomplish a
particular result.
C) only that the defendant committed the crime.
D) the defendant took an unreasonable risk.
E) None of the above.


A) the defendant took an unjustifiable risk.

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