Strict liability crimes do not require mens rea or criminal intent. Consequently, individuals who do not have "criminal" or "guilty" minds can still be convicted of strict liability crimes. Should the mental state of a defendant always be considered? Why or why not? What types of crimes, if any, warrant the exclusion of mens rea as an element of the crime? Why?

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The mental state of a defendant is an important consideration in criminal law because it helps to determine whether the defendant is truly culpable fo... View the full answer