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Mistake of Facts or Mistake of Law

Mistake of Facts or Mistake of Law

Criminal Code 1899 (Qld) s 24
Mistake of Fact

It was not easy for me to create an example to understand “mistake of fact” –

A person get on a train and sit next to another person who has a blue coloured umbrella. When the first person leaves the train, he took the umbrella of the other person. It will be a mistake of fact if
1. The first person thought it was his umbrella, AND
2. He actually owns an umbrella which is blue colour

So, what I understand is, in layman’s terms, to use s.24 as defence for stealing, one must need to prove that it was honest and reasonable, and to show that, one might have to prove that they actually owned a similar umbrella. 

About AJ Faisal

I understand people who find themselves facing criminal charges. Most of them are just good people caught in tough situations or have had a disadvantaged life, and I see it as my job to stand by them and make sure their side of the story is told. That’s why I chose to be defence lawyer — not on the other side. Most importantly, just because you did something doesn’t necessarily mean you’re guilty or that what you did was unlawful.

 

Every case is different, and I believe every person deserves to be heard. I like to dig deep, look at things from all angles, and find details that others often miss. I’m creative and open-minded — because sometimes, thinking outside the box can make all the difference. I’ve been passionate about criminal defence since 2019.

 

Since then, I’ve worked on thousands of cases — each one teaching me something new about people, fairness, and second chances. What drives me most is helping clients move forward with confidence and peace of mind. Just give me a call, and you’ll find out that I’m not an ordinary lawyer.

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