Crimes Under Coercion Legal Defense

Duress Defense: Committing Crimes Under Threat

The duress defense can excuse a criminal act when a defendant committed it under an immediate threat of death or serious bodily harm. Courts generally require proof the threat was imminent and that a reasonable person would have felt compelled, with notable limits depending on the charge and jurisdiction. This article explains the elements, common […]

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