Under most state laws,a conviction will not result from situations in which a defendant has a white powdery substance on his or her person but honestly believes it to be sugar even though it is cocaine.

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This is known as the mistake of fact defense, where a defendant can argue that they did not have the necessary knowledge or intent to commit a crime because they genuinely believed the substance to be something else. However, the specific criteria and requirements for this defense vary depending on the state and circumstances of the case.

Under Most State Laws,a Conviction Will Not Result from Situations