For a person to be convicted of criminal behavior,which of the following statements would be true?

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In order for a person to be convicted of criminal behavior, the state must demonstrate that there is a prior statutory prohibition of the act. This means that the behavior in question must be explicitly listed as a crime in the law. Insanity at the time of the crime, while it may be taken into consideration, does not necessarily mean that a person will be convicted. Criminal defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, not the other way around. Lastly, individuals who commit a prohibited act before the effective date of the statute cannot be prosecuted as it was not a crime at the time.

For a Person to Be Convicted of Criminal Behavior,which of the Following