Question

question 5 (1 point)
what is actus reus?

a) the guilty act

b) the mental state of the accused

c) the guilty mind

d) the burden of proof

Explanation:

In criminal law, "actus reus" refers to the physical or harmful act that constitutes a crime, which is the guilty act. Option b and c refer to "mens rea" (the guilty mind/mental state), and option d is about the burden of proof, not actus reus.

Answer:

a) The guilty act