Quiz 12

Defenses

100

This defense is utilized to argue that a defendant was justified in their actions because they were protecting another person in danger.

What is Defense of Others?

200

This defense is used to argue that a defendant cannot manifest at least one of the elements of the crime due to consuming an intoxicant to an extent that diminishes their mental capacities. 

What is voluntary intoxication?

300

This defense is used to argue that the defendant's actions are validated because the defendant was under extreme stress during the event.

What is the duress defense?

400

This defense that requires that the defendant does not understand the difference between right and wrong at the time the crime is committed. 

What is the insanity defense?

500

This defense is used to argue that the defendant is not guilty because the victim agreed to the crime committed against them.

What is consent?