Confused? Thought ignorance of the law was not an excuse? wrt Trump classified docs?

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[Me.]

1. THat's Just For The Lowly

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2. Some laws take into account intent or knowledge of the law.

For classified documents...

Whoever, being an officer, employee, contractor, or consultant of the United States, and, by virtue of his office, employment, position, or contract, becomes possessed of documents or materials containing classified information of the United States, knowingly removes such documents or materials without authority and with the intent to retain such documents or materials at an unauthorized location shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.

This is likely a big reason why Biden and Pence, for example, are not really at risk of being indicted for having classified docs at their homes.

Other things are illegal whether or not you knew it was illegal-- i.e. driving drunk.

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3. Thanks! Makes sense, and I admit I was confused..