The actus reus is the offering of the bribe.

Actus reus is a Latin term meaning the guilty act. The 'actus reus' of an assault is the actual physical act of the assault itself. When the actus reus, as well as the proof of the existence of criminal intent, is proved, a person may be convicted of a crime.

actus reus: guilty act

No. Actus Reus IS one of the two essential elements for a crime.

The questioner is confused on terminology. Actus Reus means Guilty Act. The act of menacing consltitutes the Actus Reus. (Guilty Act). In other words the act of menacing someone IS the Actus Reus. Actus reus is a Latin term that refers to a guilty act. When the actus reus is proved beyond a reasonable doubt, along with the existence of a criminal intent, a person may be convicted of a crime. An actus reus may be an action taken or a deliberate failure to take action when required.