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Mistake of fact
Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.
What it means
A mistake about an element of an offence. Its effect depends on whether it was avoidable and whether negligent commission is punishable.
Legal reference
Criminal Code · Art. 14 — Mistake of fact
Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.