>This is literally the doctrine behind the good faith argument and qualified immunity. If they have not been informed that this specific act, done in this specific way is not allowed then it is largely permissible.
For criminal actions an entirely different set of standards exists, and has longstanding legal precedent. Two in particular: mens rea and strict liability
For criminal actions an entirely different set of standards exists, and has longstanding legal precedent. Two in particular: mens rea and strict liability