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.)
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.)
To: cripplecreek
“Everything not expressly permitted is forbidden.”
6 posted on
12/10/2015 9:45:00 AM PST by
Fido969
To: cripplecreek
How do you get Arrested for Drunk Driving... ..a Canoe?
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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