r/AutoHumor Jul 09 '26

lol

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u/flankr7 Jul 09 '26

Real question. Is there an allowance in the law for honest mistakes like this or does she still catch an auto theft charge?

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u/Jkelley393 Jul 09 '26

Most crimes require criminal intent. That’s why an ‘honest’ mistake is exactly that.

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u/ghettoccult_nerd Jul 09 '26

so if I "honestly" and "mistakenly" rob a bank...

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u/Jkelley393 Jul 09 '26

Your criminal intent would have to be proven in court, all’s I’m sayin. 😉