Ruling by
Mark B. SimonsLower Court
Contra Costa County Superior CourtLower Court Judge
Rebecca C. HardieTrial court's incorrect instruction that defendant's alleged mistake of fact (as to minor's age) had to be reasonable was prejudicial, as a juror could have found defendant's testimony of mistake credible.
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