Q Respond to each question. Each question should be answered in a minimum of one paragraph (single spaced). Read State v. Nations, 676 S.W.2d 282 (Mo. Ct. App. 1984). Opinion by Satz, J. in your text, and answer the following questions: • Why does the court conclude that the defendant is not guilty under the statute of endangering the welfare of the young dancer? • In your view, was the defendant aware that there was a “high probability” that the dancer was under 17 and for that reason intentionally avoided checking her age? • How does the Missouri statute differ from the Model Penal Code in regard to willful blindness? What is the impact of the court decision for offenses involving the possession of narcotics? • How would you amend the Missouri statute to eliminate the willful blindness defense? • If you were a judge, how would you rule in Nations?
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