Which of the Following Statements Is INCORRECT

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

• A)Courts generally recognize a mistake of fact defense in general-intent crimes only if the mistake is a reasonable one.
• B)An unreasonable mistake may be asserted as a defense to a specific-intent crime.
• C)A bona fide mistake of fact is generally considered a defense to a strict liability offense.
• D)At common law a defendant who made a bona fide mistake of fact could defend on that basis.

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Edgeworth Box

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Utility Function

An economic tool that describes how consumers rank different bundles of goods according to the level of satisfaction or utility those bundles provide.

Endowed

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