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


C

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What will be an ideal response?

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