If an individual accidentally injures another person, he or she cannot be convicted of a crime because there was no "criminal intent," a theoretical concept known legally as .

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Mens rea is the legal concept that refers to criminal intent. In order for a crime to be committed, there must be both a wrongful act (actus reus) and criminal intent (mens rea). If an individual accidentally injures another person, there is no criminal intent, so they cannot be convicted of a crime. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are all incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the legal concept at issue in this scenario.

If an Individual Accidentally Injures Another Person, He or She