Which of the following scenarios involves a consideration of objective mens rea (reasonable person)in the context of a criminal law?

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In scenario A, the consideration of objective mens rea involves determining whether a reasonable person in the same situation would have acted in the same way as the defendant who stopped her car in the middle of the road to allow ducks to cross. This is because the criminal charge against the defendant would be based on negligence or recklessness, which requires a consideration of a reasonable person's actions in the same circumstances. Scenarios B, C, and D involve subjective mens rea, which focuses on the defendant's state of mind and intent, rather than on the actions of a reasonable person.

Which of the Following Scenarios Involves a Consideration of Objective