An individual can be convicted for a criminal act even if the prosecutor cannot prove the defendant had an evil motive for committing the crime.

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Intent or motive may be a factor in determining the severity of the crime or the sentence, but it is not always necessary to prove in order to secure a conviction. The prosecution only needs to prove that the defendant committed the criminal act with the necessary mental state (such as knowingly or recklessly).

An Individual Can Be Convicted for a Criminal Act Even