Kansas Statutes 21-5204. Culpable mental state; exclusions
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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.
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 21-5204
- Minor: means any person defined by Kan. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.