In Many States, When the Age of a Minor Is

Multiple Choice

In many states, when the age of a minor is an essential element of a crime, as in contributing to the delinquency of a child, the law:

A) requires the defendant to testify.
B) allows defendants to use the victim's consent as a defense. ​
C) contains a scienter element.
D) does not allow mistake as to the age of the minor to be used as a defense.