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ELEMENTS OF CRIME
1. Actus Reus (The Guilty Act)
Actus Reus refers to the physical or external element of a crime. It means a wrongful act, omission, or conduct prohibited by law. For criminal liability to arise, there must
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Learn the 5 essential elements of crime: Actus Reus (guilty act), Mens Rea (guilty mind), legal consequence, concurrence, and absence of legal excuse explained.
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