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take away the statement in Louisiana State Law RS 14:80 Section 2 Subsection C.

Created by M.I. on February 19, 2013

Someone should not be prosectued for something they do not know. In such a case as "Lack of knowledge of the juvenile's age shall not be a defense" in Louisiana State Law of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvanile. If there is proof that the juvanile has lied about there age the juvanile should be punished, not the person lied to.

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