All About the Law, Chapter 8 Vocab - Criminal Defense

The accused's response to criminal charges

A defence that the accused was not at the scene of the crime when it took place

Involuntary action by someone who is in a state of impaired consciousness, without control over his or her actions

In criminal law, NCR is short for this term

Evidence that disputes the evidence put forth by the Crown

A psychological condition caused by severe domestic violence

The legal use of reasonable force in order to protect oneself

Threat or coercion to force someone to do something against his or her will

Police action that induces a person to commit an offence

Being tried twice for the same offence.