The defense of mistake of fact means that if the accused did not know his conduct was unlawful,a criminal conviction cannot be based on that conduct.

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The defense of mistake of fact applies when the accused has a mistaken belief about a fact that negates a required element of the crime, not simply because they did not know their conduct was unlawful.

The Defense of Mistake of Fact Means That If the Accused