§ 304. Ignorance or mistake.
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§ 304. Ignorance or mistake.
Ignorance or mistake as to a matter of fact, for which there is reasonable explanation or excuse, is a defense if:
(1)the ignorance or mistake negatives the intent, knowledge, belief, recklessness, or negligence required to establish a material element of the offense; or
(2)the law provides that the state of mind established by such ignorance or mistake constitutes a defense.
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