A defendant may not be held criminally responsible unless it can be proven that his acts caused the injury, death, or property damage to the victim. This is known as the ______________________ element required of all crime in the United States.

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Causation is the element that requires proving the defendant's actions directly caused the injury, death, or property damage to the victim.

A Defendant May Not Be Held Criminally Responsible Unless It