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To: HEY4QDEMS
Ever heard of the term mens re?
34 posted on 06/22/2007 3:59:57 PM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: SeaHawkFan
Ever heard of the term mens re?

Yes I have, and she already acknowledged her guilt.

From the article:
Balogh said she doesn't plan to contest the charge because "I know I'm guilty."

BTW the correct spelling is "mens rea" which means a guilty mind or intent of guilt.
It was actually cited by the Supreme Court back in the 70's when they ruled that "ignorance of the law" actually is an excuse.
38 posted on 06/22/2007 4:09:46 PM PDT by HEY4QDEMS (Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.)
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