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45-2-102 Substitutes for negligence and knowledge

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MT Code › Title 45 › Chapter 2 › Part 1 › Section 45-2-102

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45-2-102 . Substitutes for negligence and knowledge. When the law provides that negligence suffices to establish an element of an offense, such element also is established if a person acts purposely or knowingly. When acting knowingly suffices to establish an element, such element also is established if a person acts purposely.

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