Criminal Law Simons, Volumes I and II

Section 3 . 6

1 hour

Class #10: Mistake of Law

Michael A. Simons

We conclude our discussion of mental states by considering whether a defendant’s ignorance of the law should ever be an excuse. (Hint: “no”).

 

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