Malum in se
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 282 U.S. 63 - District of Columbia v. Colts · 1930Most cited · 296 citing opinions
The offense here charged is not merely malum prohibitum, but in its very nature is malum in se. It was an indictable offense at common law... when horses, instead of gasoline, constituted the motive power.
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