Before the government can prosecute a bookseller or magazine vendor for selling obscene books or magazines,it must show the court that the defendant had scienter,which is

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Scienter refers to the defendant's knowledge of the nature of the material, indicating that they were aware it was considered obscene. This is a crucial element in obscenity cases to establish liability.

Before the Government Can Prosecute a Bookseller or Magazine Vendor