Q. Give correct response. Generally speaking the elements of a crime are: (Solved)
1. Mens rea and acts reus are the two most important elements of a crime; whereas motive is never a relevant factor in determination of criminal liability.
2. Motive is never taken into consideration to determine the criminal liability of a person, only actus reus is important.
3. Motive, mens rea and actus reus; all are essential elements of a crime.
4. Motive is some times more important than mens rea to determine the criminal liability of a person.
- a. Mens rea and acts reus are the two most important elements of a crime; whereas motive is never a relevant factor in determination of criminal liability.