Duress by circumstance Flashcards
What is duress by circumstance
The defendant finds himself in a circumstance that is so intimidating he is forced to act
What case would you use for the definition of duress by circumstance
Willer
What crimes can you use duress by circumstance for
All crimes except those including murder, attempted murder or assisting with murder
What case confirmed what crimes you can use duress by circumstance for
Pommell
In what circumstance would you say duress by circumstance could be used
D reasonably believed he had good cause to fear death or serious injury and a sober and reasonable man, sharing some of Ds characteristics, would have acted in the same way
What case would you use for the sober and reasonable man for duress by circumstance
Abdul-Hussain