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What is the actus reus of an automated crime and when does it occur?
Suppose Bob programs an armed robot to shoot passers by as it senses them walking past and then places it on his front lawn, or alternatively to reach out with a boxing glove and punch them. Bob's robot subsequently wounds (or assaults) 5 separate…
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