In narrow circumstances, I can see how receiving legal advice may be a factor. For instance, theft in England and Wales must be dishonestly done, and s.2(1)(a)

In narrow circumstances, I can see how receiving legal advice may be a factor. For instance, theft in England and Wales must be dishonestly done, and s.2(1)(a) of the Theft Act[1] states that: > A person's appropriation of property belonging to another is not to be regarded as dishonest if he appropriates the property in the belief that he has in law the right to deprive the other of it, on behalf of himself or of a third person Pure ignorance of the law doesn't provide you such a belief (IIRC), but seeking legal advice may do so. I'm can't think of any other examples, but I wouldn't be surprised if they exist (for example, if your conduct must be reasonable, following legal advice may lend weight to the argument that it was). It would also be relevant to explaining the conduct, even if it does not provide a legal defence. [1] https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/60 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/60