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How is lying different to any other crime of intent in this regard?

• whatshisface 8y ago
  It's possible that other crimes of intent are also unenforceable. If the law says, "between two identical actions and circumstances, you are in violation for the one with bad intent," then lawyers will probably be able to prevent any conviction (outside of someone getting on the news and announcing their hatred for humanity!). If the law says, "because we want to discourage this intent, this specific action is illegal under these circumstances," then it will work the same way as any other criminal law (it will be possible to assemble evidence and get prosecutions even against skilled defenses.)
  • sjy 8y ago
    People do get convicted of murder and perjury, though.