Define and provide examples of actus reus, mens rea, and corpus delicti, and establish why are these concepts important to criminal law

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Definitions of actus reus, mens rea, and corpus delicti, along with examples of these concepts.
Must provide idea that these are needed before the government can proceed in a criminal conviction. And that the criminal act is not usually enough to obtain a guilty verdict, and these concepts often address key issues of intent, liability, and presumption.

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A) overqualified instructors B) field training and evaluation C) program content D) training equipment and facilities

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The __________ Act sought to protect minors from harmful material on the Internet

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

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The crime control model focuses on which of the following?

a. efficiency b. rehabilitation c. reform d. effectiveness

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The decision from this case continues to hold great importance. Today itserves to protect even the lowest-level offender from corrupt or manipulative practices by overzealous prosecutors

a. Brady v. United States b. United States v. Goodwin c. Edwards v. People d. Santobello v. New York

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