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United States v. Balint

United States v. Balint, 258 U.S. 250 (1922)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year1922
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Where a statute regulating dangerous goods is aimed at public welfare, the legislature may dispense with scienter and impose criminal liability without proof that the defendant knew the character of the goods.

Area of Law

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