Question

Actus Reus means

• A. not punishable
• B. forgiveness under law
• C. the guilty act that comprises the physical component of a crime
• D. act under the influence of alcohol

Hint:

In criminal law, always remember:
- \textbf{Actus Reus} = Physical Act
- \textbf{Mens Rea} = Mental Intent
Both must be proven to establish guilt in most criminal cases.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Actus Reus is a Latin term used in criminal law. It refers to the “guilty act” — the physical action or conduct that constitutes a crime.
To establish criminal liability, two elements are necessary:
- Actus Reus (guilty act)
- Mens Rea (guilty mind or intent)
Analysis of options:
- Option A: Incorrect. “Not punishable” does not define any criminal element.
- Option B: Incorrect. Forgiveness is unrelated to the definition of Actus Reus.
- Option C: Correct. It accurately describes the physical component of a crime.
- Option D: Incorrect. “Act under the influence of alcohol” may be a type of Actus Reus in some contexts but is not the definition itself.