Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 11, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Del. Code (Title 11) § 251: Proof of state of mind required unless otherwise provided; strict liability

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes that criminal guilt generally requires proof of the defendant's state of mind, except for violations and strict liability offenses where proof of intent may not be necessary.

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