What is the test for criminal charges in relation to health and safety code violations?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Matthews, 7 Cal.App.4th 1052, 9 Cal.Rptr.2d 348 (Cal. App. 1992):
"Lawmakers have wide latitude to declare an offense and to exclude, or include, elements of knowledge and diligence." (People v. Martin (1989) 211 Cal.App.3d 699, 714, 259 Cal.Rptr. 770.) In counts VIII and IX, Matthews was charged with one felony and one misdemeanor violation of Health and Safety Code section 25189.5, which alleged the improper disposal of hazardous waste. 2 "[Health and Safety
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