Case 3-2
Mr. Thomas is a criminal defense attorney. Peter contacts Mr. Thomas and tells him that he thinks he may have committed a crime but he is not sure. Mr. Thomas asks Peter a few questions but Peter refuses to answer any questions over the phone. Mr. Thomas tells Peter to come to his office for a consultation and he will provide legal advice if Peter decides to retain Mr. Thomas as his attorney.
-Peter goes to see Mr. Thomas in his office. He explains to Mr. Thomas that he had been seeing a girl who said that she was 19. She is really 14. Peter is 22. Peter explains that they had sexual relations on a few occasions. Mr. Thomas explains to Peter that he can still be found guilty, even though he did not have intent to commit a crime. What type of crime is this?

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Strict liability crimes do not require intent to be proven; statutory rape is a common example where the perpetrator can be found guilty regardless of intent or knowledge of the victim's age.

Case 3-2 Mr. Thomas Is a Criminal Defense Attorney. Peter Contacts Mr