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A Quick Guideline to Strict Liability

Strict Liability Major Aspects

Strict liability is a legal practice in which an individual is held accountable for the injury or the damage that has occurred as a result of his or her actions despite the fault or the mentality of the offender. In cases of strict liability, a criminal defense attorney cannot effectively prove his or her client's innocence by establishing an innocent mens rea.

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