CA 3407. Defenses: Mistake of Law

California Criminal Jury Instructions (CALCRIM 2023)

3407. Defenses: Mistake of Law

It is not a defense to the crime[s] of ___________ <insert crime[s]> that the defendant did not know (he/she) was breaking the law or that (he/ she) believed (his/her) act was lawful.

New January 2006

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