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		senko on Oct 1, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rammstein Get Restraining Order Blocking Viagogo f... > if someone intentionally and knowingly engages in criminal acts. Can you unintentionally and unknowingly engage in a criminal act?

TheCoelacanth on Oct 2, 2022 | [–]

It's somewhat rare, but yes[1].

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strict_liability_(criminal)

d110af5ccf on Oct 1, 2022 | [–]

It depends. At least in the US your intent is important to most laws but not all laws. In other words, the judge or perhaps a jury will decide the answer to your question.

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