On the Mental State of Consciousness of Wrongdoing

Mistake about or ignorance of the law does not exculpate in criminal law, except in limited circumstances. Doctrine and theory cognate to this principle are, by now, well developed and understood. But might an actor's awareness of the illegality or wrongfulness of her conduct inculpate — that i...

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Autor principal: Buell, Samuel W. (Autor)
Otros Autores: Griffin, Lisa Kern
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2012
En:Año: 2012
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