Whether the presumption of mens rea applies to elements that increase statutory minimum and maximum penalties or only to elements that criminalize otherwise innocent conduct

QUESTIONS PRESENTED 1. Whether the presumption of mens rea only applies to elements that criminalize otherwise innocent conduct or instead also applies to elements that increase statutory minimum and maximum penalties. 2. Whether a knowingly or recklessly mens rea applies to the elements of drug type and quantity establishing mandatory minimum and enhanced maximum sentences under 21 U.S.C. § 841. i STATEMENT OF RELATED CASES . United States v. Eric Schmidt, No. 22CR00174-SB, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Judgment entered March 1, 2023. . United States v. Eric Schmidt, No. 23-334, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Judgment entered July 31, 2024. i