The defense of mistake of fact may be used only if the mistake negates:

A) the attendant circumstances of the offense. B) the culpable mental state of the offense.
C) the actus reus of the offense. D) any of the above elements of the offense.


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. opportunity to commit a crime b. motive for a crime c. active evidence d. trace evidence

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a. is usually of below-average intelligence b. tends to live or work near the crime scene c. is employed in unskilled work, if employed at all d. is living with a partner

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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