In most instances a prosecutor must establish the defendant's criminal intent as well as the commission of a prohibited act.

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In order to prove a criminal charge, the prosecutor typically has to show that the defendant both committed a prohibited act (known as the actus reus) and had the required criminal intent (known as the mens rea). Some crimes may not require a specific mental state, such as strict liability offenses, but in many cases intent must be shown.

In Most Instances a Prosecutor Must Establish the Defendant's Criminal