Normally, to convict a person of a crime, the prosecution must prove that an actus reus occurred with a concurrent ________________.

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The actus reus, which refers to the guilty act or conduct, must be accompanied by criminal intent or mens rea for someone to be convicted of a crime. Motive, malice, or assumption of risk may be relevant to a case, but they are not essential elements that must be proven for a conviction.

Normally, to Convict a Person of a Crime, the Prosecution