Q
My family member says they truly didn't know what they were carrying — can that alone lead to an acquittal?
A Answer
For a smuggling or trafficking charge to stand, the prosecution generally has to show intent — that the person knew the item was a controlled substance when they carried or transported it. If the claim of genuine ignorance is supported by objective evi
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