Q1473
Principle: Not only mens rea, but actus reus must also exist for a crime to be committed. Fact: A and B, being husband and wife, are engaged in a bitter quar rel. B threatened to commit suicide and goes to a nearby well and jumps. Consequently, she dies. Is A guilty?
A.
No, there is no mens rea or actus reus
AnswerB.
Yes, there is actus reus as A should have tried to stop B from committing suicide
C.
There is only actus reus but no mens rea
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
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