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Federal default mental state

Post by portaprokoss » Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:49 pm

So Staples says knowledge, unless legislature clearly intended strict liability--though strict liability may be inferred for public welfare offenses.

But, MPC says recklessness, unless text says strict liability.

Do I have this right?

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