One morning, Rashaad arrives at work feeling under the weather. By lunch time, he decides to take sick leave and go home. Upon arrival at his house, he sees his best friend's car in the driveway. Rashaad becomes concerned that something may be wrong with his wife. As he opens the door to his bedroom, he sees his wife and best friend in a compromising position. In shock, Rashaad grabs his gun, and shoots and kills his wife and friend.
Rashaad's intent was to kill his wife and friend. It could be said he had a guilty state of mind, which would be his

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One morning, Rashaad arrives at work feeling under the weather.  By lunch time, he decides to take sick leave and go home.  Upon arrival at his house, he sees his best friend's car in the driveway.  Rashaad becomes concerned that something may be wrong with his wife.  As he opens the door to his bedroom, he sees his wife and best friend in a compromising position.  In shock, Rashaad grabs his gun, and shoots and kills his wife and friend.
Rashaad's intent was to kill his wife and friend.  It could be said he had a guilty state of mind, which would be his

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Mens rea refers to the guilty state of mind or intent to commit a crime, which Rashaad had when he decided to shoot and kill his wife and friend.

One Morning, Rashaad Arrives at Work Feeling Under the Weather