Where a Mistaken View of the Law Negates the Specific-Intent

question 85

True/False

Where a mistaken view of the law negates the specific-intent element of a crime, mistake of law can be a defense.

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Definitions:

Anxiety-Related Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by excessive fear and anxiety, which impact daily functioning.

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment designed to help individuals confront their fears by gradually exposing them to the feared object or context without any danger, to overcome their anxiety.

Worry Imagery Exposure

Identifying the patient’s main areas of worry, vividly imagining these unpleasant scenes, and concentrating on them while conjuring up images of the worst possible outcome. After holding these graphic images in their minds for a period of time, patients are then encouraged to generate as many alternatives as possible to the worst scenario.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, not limited to specific situations.