21-3202. Criminal intent; exclusions.

21-3202

Chapter 21.--CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS PART I.--GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 32.--PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY

      21-3202.   Criminal intent; exclusions.(1) Proof of criminal intent does not require proof of knowledge of theexistence or constitutionality of the statute under which the accused isprosecuted, or the scope or meaning of the terms used in that statute.

      (2)   Proof of criminal intent does not require proof that the accused hadknowledge of the age of a minor, even though age is a material element ofthe crime with which he is charged.

      History:   L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3202; July 1, 1970.