Could they prove the kid didn't show me a fake drivers license? Because the same could be said about a felon, just taking his word for it. Or, like sex, excuse doesn't matter and I'm guilty just because I did it in the eyes of our wonderful justice system.Yes. If the 17 year old was caught with it and the authorities could prove you sold it to them you would likely be looking at some federal time. If you got caught sleeping with a 17 year old girl do you think the argument that she looked 30 would hold up in court?
I realize I sound ridiculous but I'm all about gray area and skirting victimless crimes.