Ignorance of law : a philosophical inquiry / Douglas Husak.

This book argues that ignorance of law should usually be a complete excuse from criminal liability. It defends this conclusion by invoking two presumptions: first, the content of criminal law should conform to morality; second, mistakes of fact and mistakes of law should be treated symmetrically. Th...

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Main Author: Husak, Douglas N., 1948- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Series:Oxford legal philosophy.
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