13-204. Effect of ignorance or mistake upon
criminal liability


A. Ignorance or a mistaken belief as to a matter of fact does not relieve a person
of criminal liability unless:


1. It negates the culpable mental state required for commission of the offense; or


2. It supports a defense of justification as defined in chapter 4 of this title.


B. Ignorance or mistake as to a matter of law does not relieve a person of criminal
responsibility.