Wilson claimed on the export register that he was exporting refined flour (baking flour). He was...

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Wilson claimed on the export register that he was exporting refined flour (baking flour). He was entitled to have the duties reduced, called a drawback. If it was not refined flour, Wilson would forfeit the entire shipment of flour. The flour was not refined flour. Wilson claimed that he was unaware of the law; He thought that the flour he was exporting was classified as refined flour. Wilson was sued in criminal court. Select the rule that applies in this case. The question has been decided. The punishment fits the crime. Ignorance of the law is not a valid defense. Seperate but equal Wilson claimed on the export register that he was exporting refined flour (baking flour). He was entitled to have the duties reduced, called a drawback. If it was not refined flour, Wilson would forfeit the entire shipment of flour. The flour was not refined flour. Wilson claimed that he was unaware of the law; He thought that the flour he was exporting was classified as refined flour. Wilson was sued in criminal court. Select the rule that applies in this case. The question has been decided. The punishment fits the crime. Ignorance of the law is not a valid defense. Seperate but equal