Multiple choice

To find mens rea, which of the following conditions is necessary?

  1. The act was intended

  2. There must be a resultant consequence

  3. The act of causing injury to another

  4. The knowledge of existence of facts
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (2) is correct: Mens rea must be accompanied by actus reus. So, to find means rea, there must be a resultant consequence of mens rea.

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