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A defendant honestly but unreasonably believes a victim consented and is charged with a general-intent crime. How does a mistake of fact generally affect liability?

A mistake of fact is never a defense to any crime Only mistakes of law excuse criminal conduct Mistake of fact is a complete defense to every crime regardless of reasonableness For specific-intent crimes, any honest mistake negating intent may be a defense; for general-intent crimes, the mistake must generally be reasonable

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For specific-intent crimes, any honest mistake negating intent may be a defense; for general-intent crimes, the mistake must generally be reasonable

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