At common law, a person cannot be found guilty of a crime unless two things can be established:

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The answer is B because actus reus (wrongful act) and mens rea (guilty mind) are both essential elements of a crime at common law. The guilty mind requirement ensures that a defendant must have intended to commit a crime or acted recklessly in order to be found guilty, while the wrongful act requirement ensures that there is an actual physical act that is illegal or prohibited by law. This principle is known as the principle of concurrence.

At Common Law, a Person Cannot Be Found Guilty of a Crime