Mens rea is a latin term that means guilty mind and refers to the concept of whether or not a person intended to commit
a crime. why is mens rea considered a key component in many types of crimes?
a. it is possible to be guilty of a crime because you accidentally did something you know is against the law.
b. it is possible to commit an act that is prohibited by law and not have committed a crime.
c. it is possible to be guilty of a crime because you knew it was immoral before you committed the act.
d. it is possible to commit a violent act that is not prohibited by law and feel guilty about it.