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To: MichCapCon
Hundreds of laws allow people to be prosecuted for things that are not obviously illegal, even if someone does not intend to break the law.

Mens rea
2 posted on 12/10/2015 9:39:40 AM PST by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
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To: cripplecreek
Mens rea

Is not applicable under statutory law.

Only the act itself.

3 posted on 12/10/2015 9:43:19 AM PST by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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To: cripplecreek

“Everything not expressly permitted is forbidden.”


6 posted on 12/10/2015 9:45:00 AM PST by Fido969
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To: cripplecreek
How do you get Arrested for Drunk Driving...

..a Canoe?

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Leave It To Beaver; Cousin Joe Twoshacks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvyfhkgeDJo

20 posted on 12/10/2015 10:38:33 AM PST by Zeneta (Thoughts in time and out of season.)
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