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Is ‘mensrea’ or culpable mental state necessary for prosecution under MGL?

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Yes. However, Section 75 presumes the existence of a state of mind (i.e. “culpable mental state” or mensrea) required to commit an offence if it cannot be committed without such a state of mind.

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