Criminal Law for Criminal Justice

While in Mexico, Maria was approached by a woman who offered her $1,000 to drive a car back to the United States. The car had a locked glove compartment in which cocaine was concealed. Maria knew about the locked glove compartment, but did not actually know that cocaine was concealed within it. Maria was ultimately charged with importing and possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance. What if any elements of mens rea are present? Should Maria have been charged with a crime?

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