In United States v. Billie, the defendant was charged with killing a Florida panther, an endangered species. He argued that the prosecution had to prove his specific intent; that is, that he knew the animal he shot was a Florida panther, as opposed to a
species of panther not on the list of endangered species. The U.S. District Court rejected his argument and held that the government “need prove only that the defendant acted with _______________ when he shot the animal in question.”
a. scienter
b. recklessness
c. criminal negligence
d. general intent
Answer: D
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