The defense of mistake includes all of the following elements except

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The defense of mistake typically involves a good-faith conviction that one's actions are justified (B), can be based on a belief that turns out to be false (C), and may involve conduct that would ordinarily be considered tortious if not for the mistake (D). The use of reasonable force (A) is not an element of the defense of mistake itself but rather pertains to the defense of self-defense or defense of others.

The Defense of Mistake Includes All of the Following Elements