Janice, a college student, takes her final exam in criminal law. As she exits the classroom she picks up her textbook and copy of the penal code
Confident that she passed the class, she heads to the campus bookstore to sell her books for quick cash. When she arrives at the bookstore, Janice discovers that she has inadvertently picked up a classmate's books instead of her own. Janice cannot be convicted of theft of the textbooks because she has the defense of mistake of fact.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. gratification b. frustration c. satisfaction d. contentment
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What will be an ideal response?