18 Pa. C.S. § 304 : Consolidated Statutes — CRIMES AND OFFENSES — PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS — CULPABILITY — 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 a 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.

18 Pa.C.S. § 304

1972, Dec. 6, P.L. 1482, No. 334, § 1, effective 6/6/1973.
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