In Many States, When the Age of a Minor Is

question 83

Multiple Choice

In many states, when the age of a minor is an essential element of a crime, as in contributing to the delinquency of a child, the law:

• A)requires the defendant to testify.
• B)allows defendants to use the victim's consent as a defense. ​
• C)contains a scienter element.
• D)does not allow mistake as to the age of the minor to be used as a defense.

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