Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 3 - Culpability
Section 304 - Ignorance or mistake

Ignorance or mistake as to a matter of fact, for which there is reasonable explanation or excuse, is a defense if:
(1) the ignorance or mistake negatives the intent, knowledge, belief, recklessness, or negligence required to establish a material element of the offense; or
(2) the law provides that the state of mind established by such ignorance or mistake constitutes a defense.

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