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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Proof of a culpable mental state does not require proof:
(a) Of knowledge of the existence or constitutionality of the statute under which the accused is prosecuted, or the scope or meaning of the terms used in that statute; or
(b) that the accused had knowledge of the age of a minor, even though age is a material element of the crime with which the accused is charged.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 21. Crimes and Punishments § 21-5204. Culpable mental state; exclusions - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-21-crimes-and-punishments/ks-st-sect-21-5204/
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