How can ignorance of facts and law create a reasonable doubt that the prosecution has proved the element of criminal intent?

January 19, 2016

How can ignorance of facts and law create a reasonable doubt that the prosecution has proved the element of criminal intent?

How can ignorance of facts and law create a reasonable doubt that the prosecution has proved the element of criminal intent?
How does this relate to mens rea?
In what situations might ignorance not be important?

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