What is duress?

Justification Defenses and Due Process

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Brandi Jackson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A defense that justifies the use of force in self-defense
A defense that excuses the defendant's guilty intent
A defense that allows the defendant to avoid criminal liability
A defense that negates the mens rea necessary to commit a crime
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the requirements for duress to qualify as a defense?
The threat must be of serious bodily harm or death.
The harm threatened must be greater than the harm caused by the crime.
The threat must be immediate and inescapable.
The defendant must have become involved in the situation through no fault of his or her own.
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Under what circumstances can the use of force be justified as self-defense?
When defending oneself from harm by another person
When defending another person
When defending one's dwelling or other property
When preventing a crime
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between nondeadly and deadly force?
Nondeadly force is likely to cause death or great bodily harm, while deadly force is unlikely to cause such harm.
Nondeadly force is used to protect oneself, while deadly force is used to protect others.
Nondeadly force is unlikely to cause death or great bodily harm, while deadly force is likely to cause such harm.
Nondeadly force is used in self-defense, while deadly force is used in defense of property.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When can deadly force be used to defend a dwelling?
When there is an unlawful entry
When the person believes deadly force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm
When the person believes deadly force is necessary to prevent the commission of a felony in the dwelling
All of the above
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following procedural safeguards is provided by the Bill of Rights for the accused in the United States?
Protection from trial by jury
Prohibition against double jeopardy
Protection from confronting witnesses
Prohibition against arrest with probable cause
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of the Bill of Rights, which of the following cases violates the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Harry was beaten up and forced to confess to a crime.
Rochelle was searched without a warrant.
Simon was tried twice for the same crime.
Melissa's trial was unnecessarily prolonged.
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