The "mistake of fact" defense can be used for strict liability crimes.

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Strict liability crimes do not require proof of mens rea, meaning the defendant's state of mind or intention is irrelevant. The "mistake of fact" defense typically applies to crimes requiring a specific intent, and thus, it is not applicable to strict liability offenses where the only requirement is the act itself.

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