Mens rea refers to which element of the definition of crime?

A. the behavior is an act or an omission
B. the behavior was committed intentionally
C. the behavior violates the criminal law
D. the behavior was committed without defense or justification


B. the behavior was committed intentionally

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a. True b. False

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. Secret Service c.FBN b.FBI d.IRS

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