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Mister Ed

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1. So ignorance of the law actually is an excuse?

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Apr 9, 2022, 05:45 AM

Apr 2022

For example, I might successfully contest a speeding ticket by saying, "But your honor, I didn't know the speed limit on that road was 30 MPH?"

Perhaps someone with with a better understanding of law can post and explain.

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