When intent need not be present in order for an individual to be held liable for a crime, it is called

A. Strict liability
B. mens rea
C. omission
D. corpus delecti


Ans: A. Strict liability

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. 4th B. 5th C. 6th D. 8th

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a. true b. false

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