Question

The concept of "conduct" in criminal law encompasses

Answer 1

The behavior of a person and the mental state of the person at the time of behavior.
(When attorneys speak of "conduct," they routinely mean more than mere behavior or action. The term conduct, in criminal law, encompasses both the behavior and the mental state that were present at the time of the behavior.)

Answer 2

Answer:

conduct that breaks a law where a crinimal penalty

Explanation:

Criminal conduct means conduct that breaks a law where a criminal penalty can apply. Sometimes a certain action (or failure to act) can be both a crime and trigger rights to civil damages or compensation as well.