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I. The physical aspect of crime is actus reus. II. The mental aspect of crime is mens rea. III. The motive is the desire to commit crime Which of the following is correct regarding statements I, II…

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I. The physical aspect of crime is actus reus.
II. The mental aspect of crime is mens rea.
III. The motive is the desire to commit crime
Which of the following is correct regarding statements I, II and III?
  1. I and II are correct but III is not correct
  2. Only II and III are correct
  3. Only I and III are correct
  4. I, II and III are correct

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - I and II are correct but III is not correct
Actus reus is the physical element and mens rea the mental element of a crime (I and II correct). Motive is the ulterior reason prompting the act, not the intention/desire to commit the crime, so III is not correct.

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