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Jared Huffman: If a person did not know he was violating the law, he will not be subject to criminal penalties, period.

On the recordMay 16, 2018
If a person did not know he was violating the law, he will not be subject to criminal penalties, period.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Huffman clarifies that ignorance of the law protects individuals from criminal penalties.

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