True or False? A mistake of fact defense is always a good defense?

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True or False? A mistake of fact defense is always a good defense?

2007-10-19 15:23:49 · 4 answers · asked by Natalia B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

4 answers

Say what?

2007-10-19 15:32:31 · answer #1 · answered by Say What? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

False -- it's rarely a good defense.

It really only applies if both knowledge and specific intent are required for the crime -- since a mistake of fact would negate those -- but if the crime is general intent (or less), it is no defense at all.

2007-10-19 15:48:37 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

False. Not always, the mistake has to directly relate to the elements of the offense.

2007-10-19 15:46:05 · answer #3 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Are we supposed to do ALL your homework? This is the 4th question in as many minutes.

2007-10-19 16:19:30 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋