A mistake of fact can serve as a defense if it negates the mental state required to commit the offense.
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This statement is true. A mistake of fact is a valid defense if it directly negates the mental state (mens rea) required for the crime. For instance, if a crime requires specific intent and the defendant's mistaken belief prevents them from forming that intent, the defense is valid. However, for strict liability crimes that do not require proof of intent, mistake of fact is not a defense.
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