Jamie operates a machine at a manufacturing plant that requires regular safety checks. During a routine inspection, Jamie overlooks a malfunction that later causes a workplace accident, resulting in employee injuries. Under strict liability principles, which of the following statements is most accurate regarding Jamie's potential criminal liability?
Jaime is not liable due to Workers Compensation laws.
Jamie can be held liable for the malfunctioning machine based on his knowledge of the malfunction.
Jamie is not held criminally liable for the malfunctioning machine due to lack of intent to cause harm.
Jamie can be held criminally liable for the malfunctioning machine despite lacking intent or knowledge of the malfunction.
Strict liability offenses hold individuals responsible for certain actions regardless of intent or negligence. In this scenario, Jamie can be held criminally liable for the accident caused by the malfunctioning machine, even though there was no intent to cause harm or negligence in overlooking the safety check. The absence of intent does not absolve liability under strict liability.
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