Assignment: Mens Rea and Actus Reus
In 750 to 1,000 words, do the following:
1) Define and discuss Mens Rea and Actus Reus.
2) Analyze why these fundamental principles of criminal law are necessary to create a crime.
3) Discuss the difference between general intent and specific intent crimes.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.