Because a mistake concerning key facts can create a reasonable doubt that the defendant entertained the requisite level of mens rea needed to impose criminal liability, such a mistake is sometimes referred to as a "failure of proof" defense.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: True.

It is a true statement that because a mistake concerning key facts can create a reasonable doubt that the defendant entertained the requisite level of mens rea needed to impose criminal liability, such a mistake is sometimes referred to as a "failure of proof" defense.

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