Offenders who do not have mens rea and have not committed a strict liability offense should not be found guilty.

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Mens rea refers to the guilty mind or intent of the offender at the time the crime was committed. In order to be found guilty of a crime, most legal systems require proof of both actus reus (the guilty act) and mens rea (the guilty mind). If an offender does not have mens rea and has not committed a strict liability offense, then they should not be found guilty as they did not have the intent to commit the crime.

Offenders Who Do Not Have Mens Rea and Have Not