Bob flies into New York City and goes to baggage claim to get his suitcase. He takes the wrong suitcase, a black one identical to his thinking his has the correct bag. The real owner confronts him and accuses Bob of theft. Bob's defense is:

a. ignorance of the law.
b. psycho-legal error.
c. mistake of fact.
d. mistake of law.


c

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