Navigating the Nuances of Mistake of Law Defense Exceptions
Meta Description: Understand the rare exceptions to the general rule that “ignorance of the law is no excuse” in criminal and civil cases, exploring specific mistake of law defenses and required elements. Mistake of Law: When Ignorance Might Be an Exception The timeless legal maxim, “Ignorantia juris non excusat,” or “ignorance of the law is […]