In a typical criminal case, the prosecutor must establish that (a) the accused committed the illegal act and (b) the accused had the necessary mental state.

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In criminal law, the prosecutor must prove both the actus reus (the physical act of the crime) and the mens rea (the mental intent to commit the crime) to establish the defendant's guilt.

In a Typical Criminal Case, the Prosecutor Must Establish That