At common law, a person cannot be found guilty of a crime unless two things can be established:
A) A guilty mind (actus reus) and a wrongful act (mens rea) .
B) A wrongful act (actus reus) and a guilty mind (mens rea) .
C) Intention to commit a crime and knowledge that an act constitutes a crime.
D) The physical act of committing a crime and the resulting breach of statutory provision.
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