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

A) ignorance of the law.
B) psycholegal error.
C) mistake of fact.
D) mistake of law.


Answer: C

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