When a crime requires a particular result, the prosecution must prove that the defendant's _________, performed with the requisite ___________, actually caused the required ________.

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The correct answer is A) Actus reus, mens rea, result. In criminal law, "actus reus" refers to the physical act of the crime, "mens rea" refers to the mental state or intent behind the act, and the "result" is the outcome that the crime is supposed to produce. The prosecution must prove that the defendant's act (actus reus), performed with the necessary intent (mens rea), directly caused the criminal outcome (result).

When a Crime Requires a Particular Result, the Prosecution Must