What two elements must exist together before a person can be convicted of a crime? Provide an example of a crime where one of these elements can be missing


The two elements that must exist together are:
a . a specified state of mind or intent on the part of the person, and
b. the performance of a prohibited act.
Exceptions to the requirement of a wrongful state of mind are status offenses such a failing to pay taxes or failing to get a license of some type. These are usually government regulations.

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a. 10,000 *b. 48,000 c. 1,000 d. 1,000,000

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