To commit a crime, a person must intend to do an act which is against the law. The person does not need to know the act is against the law, if the person knew they were doing the act voluntarily. If the action was made by mistake or accident, then a crime did not take place. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/iowa-criminal-law-intent-to-commit-a-crime
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