Which of the following can be used by a defendant as a defense to a mail fraud charge?
A. a good faith defense, which is merely an assertion that there was no fraud intended
B. a no knowledge defense, where the defendant can argue that he or she did not know that his or her actions were contrary to the securities laws
C. an impossibility defense, which is a claim that the defendant did not have the authority to prevent or rectify the violative situation, and therefore had no liability
D. a third-party defense, where the defendant can shift the blame of the alleged mail fraud to a third party, such as an accountant
Answer: A
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