What is the difference between mistake of fact and mistake of law?

What will be an ideal response?


Mistake of fact constitutes a defense in those instances when the defendant’s mistake results in a lack of criminal intent. Mistake of law is generally not a defense except when (1) there was no sufficient notice of the law, (2) there was no willful intent to break the law, or (3) an individual relied on an official statement of the law.

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_______ is the discretionary release of an offender before the expiration of his or her sentence under conditions established by the releasing authority.

A. Probation B. Intermediate release C. Parole D. Determinate controlled release

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Incapacitation affects offenders by doing which of the following?

a. changes who offenders are b. puts offenders in a cage c. makes offenders seek to restore victims to their original state d. makes offenders worry about getting punished

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Early in history, personal revenge was often considered obligatory

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The child-saving movement believed that juveniles needed treatment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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