Johnny Smith shot and killed his wife.Johnny's act is an example of:

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A is incorrect because double jeopardy refers to being tried twice for the same crime, which is not applicable in this scenario. B is incorrect because stare decisis refers to the principle of following precedent in court decisions, which is also not applicable in this scenario. D is incorrect because mens rea refers to the intent or state of mind of the defendant in committing a crime, which is not specified in the scenario. Therefore, C is the correct answer because actus reus refers to the physical act of committing a crime, which Johnny Smith did by shooting his wife.

Johnny Smith Shot and Killed His Wife