True or False: Crimes with strict liability are often termed "public offenses" or "regulatory offenses

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2007-10-27 15:46:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

True.
Often that is the case, but frequently it is NOT the case.

Note: Rape is a strict liability offense in Arkansas.

2007-10-27 16:37:18 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

True.

Strict liabilty crimes are crimes with no mens rea element. Speeding in you car is one example.

2007-10-27 16:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by tallthatsme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋