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Mistake of Fact Defense: When a Mistake Excuses a Crime

Understanding the Mistake of Fact Defense Ignorance of the law is generally no excuse, but what if you commit an act you genuinely and reasonably believe to be lawful because you are mistaken about a crucial fact? The Mistake of Fact defense is a fundamental principle in criminal jurisprudence that can negate the requisite criminal […]

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