Bernard Flinn operated a business known as Harvey Investment Co. Inc/ High risk Loans. Flynn worked as a loan broker, matching those who came to him with lenders willing to loan them money given their credit history and the amount involved. From 1982 through 1985. Flynn found loans for five people. Indiana requires that persons engaged in the business of brokering loans obtain a license from the state. Flynn was prosecuted for brokering loans without having a license. He raised the defense that he did not know that a license as required and that accordingly, he lacked the criminal intent to broker loans without having a license.