A culpable mental state; one involving intent or knowledge and forming an element of a criminal offense is called

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Mens rea, or a guilty mind, refers to the mental state of a defendant at the time they committed the crime. It is a required element in most criminal offenses and involves intent or knowledge of the wrongful act. Mala prohibita and mala in se refer to the nature of the offense itself, and actus reus refers to the physical act of committing the crime.

A Culpable Mental State; One Involving Intent or Knowledge and Forming