Which of the following crimes is more difficult to prove?
A) espionage during wartime
B) espionage during peacetime
C) dissemination of classified government information
D) They are all equal and require the same mens rea.

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Espionage during peacetime is generally more difficult to prove than espionage during wartime or dissemination of classified government information. This is because, during peacetime, the activities and communications of suspected spies are less scrutinized and the legal thresholds for proving espionage can be higher, requiring more concrete evidence of intent to harm national security.

Which of the Following Crimes Is More Difficult to Prove