The National Academy of Sciences--the board of scientists established by Congress in 1863 to advise the federal government on scientific matters--compiled a comprehensive report in 2002 entitled, Abrupt Climate Change: Inevitable Surprises.
A violation of Penal Code 272(a)âCalifornia's âcontributing to the delinquency of a minorâ lawâis a misdemeanor in California law.3. The potential penalties include up to one (1) year in county jail, and/or a fine of up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).4.
However, this does not refer to ignorance of laws, but having criminal intent. Statutory law. This principle is also stated in statutes: Brazil: Decree 2848 as changed by law 7209. Canada: Criminal Code, section 19; Exceptions. In some jurisdictions, there are exceptions to the general rule that ignorance of the law is not a valid defense.