You see a nice computer on eBay for a reasonable price. After purchasing it from the seller the police come to your door and tell you the item is stolen. The officers say you will be charged with receiving stolen property unless you can provide a legally appropriate defense. Which argument is most appropriate given the circumstances?

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The argument of "mistake of fact" is the most appropriate defense in this scenario because it asserts that the buyer had no knowledge or intention of purchasing stolen property, which is a key element in the offense of receiving stolen property.

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