Jeff picks up a piece of metal pipe and swings it at Gary,hitting him across the back of the head.In a case for criminal assault,the prosecution must prove what mens rea?

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The prosecution must prove that Jeff intended to hit Gary, which is the mens rea for criminal assault. Specific intent (choice A) and intention to cause serious injury (choice D) may apply to other crimes, but do not necessarily need to be proven in this case. The fact that Jeff voluntarily hit Gary (choice B) is an element of the actus reus, which is not in question here.

Jeff Picks Up a Piece of Metal Pipe and Swings