Sec 13-204. Effect of ignorance or mistake upon criminal liability  


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  • A. Ignorance or a mistaken belief as to a matter of fact does not relieve a person of criminal liability unless:

    1. It negates the culpable mental state required for commission of the offense; or

    2. It supports a defense of justification as defined in chapter 4 of this title.

    B. Ignorance or mistake as to a matter of law does not relieve a person of criminal responsibility.