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I would hope so, at a minimum! I'm shocked that signing an affidavit in a court of law certifying the existence of made-up courses isn't simply criminal.
by Antoniocl 3y ago
I would hope so, at a minimum! I'm shocked that signing an affidavit in a court of law certifying the existence of made-up courses isn't simply criminal.
- anamexis 3y agoIntent (mens rea) is a core part of what makes a crime a crime.
- anigbrowl 3y agoLook up 'strict liability'.
- kube-system 3y agoThat's an exception, not the general rule.
- anigbrowl 3y agoWhat of it? It exists in some cases, so the mens rea requirement is not universal.
- occamrazor 3y agoStrict liability is extremely rare in criminal matters.
- NoboruWataya 3y agoMen rea does not mean intent, it simply refers to the mental element of a crime. It can be intent or some lower bar such as recklessness or gross negligence, depending on how the crime is defined.
- favorited 3y agoAlmost certainly not. It's astoundingly difficult to get disbarred. I heard a lawyer say the only reliable way to get disbarred is to steal money from your clients. Judges rarely even use their inherent power to sanction, though he certainly will in this case.