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    The USlegal System Is Designed to Punish Offenders Who Possess the the Intent
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The USlegal System Is Designed to Punish Offenders Who Possess the the Intent

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The U.S.legal system is designed to punish offenders who possess the intent to commit a crime.What is this concept known as?


A) actus reus
B) mens rea
C) habeas corpus
D) stare decisis

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