John Committed a Crime Two Days Prior to His 18th

question 133

Multiple Choice

John committed a crime two days prior to his 18th birthday.One month later,he was charged in adult criminal court with committing the offence.What type of excuse defence will he be able to use?

• A)age
• B)mistake of fact
• C)mistake of law
• D)necessity

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