Arizona Statutes
§ 13-204 — Effect of ignorance or mistake upon criminal liability
Arizona § 13-204
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Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-204 (2026).
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A.Ignorance or a mistaken belief as to a matter of fact does not relieve a person of criminal liability unless:
1.It negates the culpable mental state required for commission of the offense; or
2.It supports a defense of justification as defined in chapter 4 of this title.
B.Ignorance or mistake as to a matter of law does not relieve a person of criminal responsibility.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 13-1001
Attempt; classifications§ 13-1002
Solicitation; classifications§ 13-1003
Conspiracy; classification§ 13-1004
Facilitation; classification§ 13-101
Purposes§ 13-101.01
Additional purposes of the criminal law§ 13-102
Applicability of title§ 13-104
Rule of construction§ 13-105
Definitions§ 13-107
Time limitations§ 13-108
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