Prepare:
Read United States v. X-Citement Video and United States v. Langley
Think about the questions posed in the Study Guides:
Write answers to the questions sufficient for you to participate fully in class discussion
In Class: Analysis of X-Citement Video and Langley
Reflect:
1. What factors seem to be most persuasive to the courts in deciding between strict liability and implied mens rea? in determining where a stated state of mind applies? Why?
2. What role do the canons of construction and common law principles play? What is the relationship between the factors in #1 and these canons and principles?
3. Could you apply these factors, canons and principles to a new situation? What are the steps needed to do so?
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