The courts have generally upheld the view that ignorance of the law is not an excuse for committing an illegal act,but if an accused person has made a(n)_________,that may serve as a defense.

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A mistake of fact occurs when an accused person mistakenly believes certain facts to be true, leading them to commit an illegal act. This may serve as a defense as it shows that the accused did not intentionally break the law but acted under a mistaken belief.

The Courts Have Generally Upheld the View That Ignorance of the Law