Slide 6: Duress

Question 1

Question: What is the defense of duress, and when is it not applicable?

Answer 1

Answer: Duress applies when an individual commits a crime due to being threatened with death or serious bodily harm. It cannot be used if the accused is committing serious harm, like murder or sexual assault, even if trying to save themselves or another person. The threat must be immediate, and the accused must not be involved in planning the crime.