Which of the following distinguishes committing an illegal act from committing a crime?

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Mens Rea is the mental state of a person while committing a crime. It is different from committing an illegal act because it refers to the intent behind an action. The act becomes a crime when there is both an illegal act and the presence of Mens Rea. GBMI (guilty but mentally ill), insanity, and NGRI (not guilty by reason of insanity) all relate to a defendant's mental state at the time of the crime and their ability to understand the nature and consequences of their actions, but do not necessarily distinguish between committing an illegal act and committing a crime.

Which of the Following Distinguishes Committing an Illegal Act from Committing