Ignorance of the law is no excuse, neither is it a defense in a court of law.
it’s NEVER an excuse.
And I have a feeling they had a clue.
But it sure could sway a jury.
I'm sure there are a lot of people who would have done the same thing as these parents, if they were in similar circumstances. Finding a jury of twelve people who all would NOT have done this could be very challenging.
They are working the court of public opinion.
A lack of criminal intent may be a defense or may sometimes be used in mitigation.
These people have advisors for everything in their lives.
Interior Designers
Landscapers-—property vegetation
Landscapers——body shaving
Clothes
Jewelry
Makeup
Hair
Cars
Food
Publicity
Investments
EVERYTHING
They don’t seem to be able to function without hiring help.
How did they fail to hire help to make this kind of $500,000 decision???
That bribe alone represents over 35 YEARS of my income !!!
They CHEATED & so did their kids.
NO SYMPATHY HERE.