On the recordJuly 10, 2014
I think mens rea is vital. It is what often distinguishes criminal from civil misconduct.
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congress.govDavid Patton: “I think mens rea is vital. It is what often distinguishes criminal from civil misconduct.”
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Patton emphasizes the importance of intent in distinguishing criminal actions from civil ones.
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