Ignorance of the law is not an excuse.Explain

In our textbook, Chapter 4 – The General Principles of Criminal Liability: Mens Rea, Concurrence, Ignorance, and Mistake ends with a discussion of the empirical research regarding morality and ignorance of the law. In this Discussion Board, let’s look at how this relates to ignorance of the law is no excuse (also known as the ignorance maxim) using the following scenario:Mark Williams is the head of a charity organization in Europe that purchases medical equipment for sick children’s hospices. He learns that the price of several pieces of essential equipment in the United States has recently plummeted, so he decides to fly to the United States to purchase US$14,000 worth of equipment and have it shipped back to Europe. Mark places the $14,000 in an envelope in his suitcase, on top of his clothes.At JFK Airport in New York, a customs officer randomly searches Mark’s luggage and discovers the money in his suitcase. The customs officer informs Mark that it is illegal to bring more than $10,000 into the United States and that he will be charged with an offense under the Customs Act. Mark tells the customs officer that he was honestly not aware of the law, but he is still charged with the offense of attempting to import in excess of $10,000 into the United States. To receive credit for participation, students must make meaningful responses. Let’s discuss whether or not you think Mark is entitled to the defense of ignorance of the law?