Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
criminal Law and procedure
What is Strict liability ? why are some crimes punished soley on the basis of strict liability ?
Are strict liability offenses as worthy of blame as other offenses that require mens rea? why or why not?
Asked on 10/13/08, 7:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
David Shestokas
Shestokas, & Associates
Re: criminal Law and procedure
Strict liability is mainly for minor offenses like speeding. Major criminal offenses require some type of knowledge. For detailed information on the principles of criminal liability please visit the following website: http://peacesecurity.suite101.com/article.cfm/principles_of_criminal_liability
That should provide some understanding of the issues you are interested in.
Answered on 10/13/08, 8:03 pm
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