Under the mere presence rule, an individual can satisfy the actus reus of a crime by being present and watching the commission of a crime.

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The mere presence rule does not satisfy the actus reus of a crime just by being present and watching the commission of a crime. A person must have some active participation or involvement in the crime to be considered guilty of the act.

Under the Mere Presence Rule, an Individual Can Satisfy the Actus