Ontario Security Guard License Practice Test

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The physical acts by which a criminal offence is committed

Mens Rea

Actus Rea

Actus Rea refers to the physical action or conduct that constitutes a criminal offence. This can include any behavior or act that goes against the law, such as theft, assault, or fraud. Option A, Mens Rea, refers to the mental element or intention behind the act, which is also an important factor in determining criminal liability. Option C, Res Judicata, is a legal principle that refers to a matter that has been adjudicated by a court and cannot be pursued further. Option D, None of the above, is incorrect as Actus Rea is the correct term for physical acts in criminal offences.

Res Judicata

None of the above