Which two elements are required to find a defendant guilty of an intent-based crime?
A)a victim and criminal intent
B)a motive and criminal intent
C)a criminal act and criminal intent
D)a criminal act and proof of gain

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In order to find a defendant guilty of an intent-based crime, the prosecution must prove that the defendant committed a criminal act (actus reus) and had the intent (mens rea) to commit the crime. The presence of a victim or motive is not always necessary to establish criminal intent. Proof of gain is only necessary in specific crimes such as theft or embezzlement.

Which Two Elements Are Required to Find a Defendant Guilty