People v. Nasir
Court of Appeals of Michigan
662 N.W.2d 29 (2003)
Relevant factsFree
Officers found counterfeit tax stamps on tobacco products at Nasir's convenience store, and he was charged under a statute that on its face imposed no requirement that he know the stamps were counterfeit; the trial court agreed with the state that the statute created strict liability and refused Nasir's requested instruction requiring proof of his knowledge and specific intent.
IssueFree
Whether an appellate court examines the plain meaning of a statute and legislative intent to determine whether a statute imposes strict liability.