When a crime has been committed through an innocent instrumentality, the courts aim to punish the

A. perpetrator for the mens rea, but not the actus reus, of the crime.
B. perpetrator who possesses the intent to accomplish the crime.
C. instrumentality who possesses the intent to accomplish the crime.
D. innocent instrumentality for the actus reus, but not the mens rea, of the crime.


Answer: B

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