Mistake of identity

Under this complete defense, the defense lawyer argues that the defendant is innocent and what we are confronted with is an eyewitness misidentification.

Defenses

Table of Contents

Procedural Defenses

• Double jeopardy
• Statutory Limitation
• Lack of jurisdiction
• Entrapment
• Procedural defects
• Motion to suppress
• Immunity and Public Authority

Normal Defenses

• Self-Defense
• Defense of others
• Defense of property
• Mental Incapacity
• Alibi
• Necessity
• Duress
• Physical Impossibility
• Mistake of Law
• Mistake of Fact
• Mistake of identity
• Consent
• Lack of intent
• Maltreated Women Syndrome
• Intoxication
• Criminal act with Sincere Intent