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Nov 12, 2025
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What constitutes 'knowing possession' of illegal content under US law?

Knowing possession under U.S. law requires two core elements: of the illegal material’s existence or nature and defined as dominion or control, which can be either actual or constructive. Courts apply...

Jan 17, 2026

What legal standards distinguish negligence from criminal misconduct for elected officials in fraud prosecutions?

The line between negligence and criminal misconduct for elected officials in fraud prosecutions hinges on mens rea—what the official knew or intended—and on whether statutes or common law impose speci...