Which of the following relates to mens rea?

the victims of a crime

the intent behind committing a crime

the seriousness of a crime

the failure to carry out a crime

Question

Which of the following relates to mens rea?




the victims of a crime




the intent behind committing a crime




the seriousness of a crime




the failure to carry out a crime

anonymous · Answer

I think it would be (b) but idk.?

anonymous · Answer

Mens rea is a legal phrase used to describe the mental state a person must have been in while committing a crime for it to be intentional. It can refer to a general intent to break the law or a specific, premeditated plan to commit a particular offense.