KNOWINGLY

A person acts "knowingly" with respect to conduct or to a circumstance described by a statute defining an offense when (he/she) is aware that (his/her) conduct is of such nature or that such circumstance exists. 

Source:  General Statutes § 53a-3 (12) (applies to Penal Code). 

Commentary:  See Knowledge, Instruction 2.3-3. 

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