Colorado · Colorado Revised Statutes — Title 18, Criminal Code
C.R.S. Title 18 § 18-1-504: Effect of ignorance or mistake upon culpability
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines when mistake of fact may relieve criminal liability. A person is not excused from criminal liability for mistakes of fact unless the mistake negates a required mental state, is expressly recognized as a defense, or supports a justification defense.
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