Legal Question in Business Law in District of Columbia

Re: business law

Criminal act coupled with criminal intent(mens rea), provable to the trier of fact beyond reasonable doubt. Proof of damages is not an essential component of crime.

Re: business law

This sounds more like a criminal law question question-not business law. It also sounds like a law school exam question. If you are a crime victim, I am truly sorry.

If you look at the options, (a) doesn't seem right because you can have crimes without damages--even victimless crimes (drug use).(c) requires a witness, but you can prove guilt by circumstantial evidence (e) requires physical injury, but crimes can involve theft, obstruction of justice, speeding,none of which may result in injury. That leaves (b) and (d). Although there are crimes that may not require intent,(b)seems to be the best option.