Students must sufficiently summarize and discuss the case by providing facts surrounding what crime happened, the charges brought against the defendant, issues of retreat by the young men, and analyze whether the defendant’s actions constituted self-defense. The defendant in this case was ultimately acquitted of attempted murder and assault based on the self-defense justification.
a. Excuses
b. Justifications
c. Self-defense
d. Necessity
a. Excuses
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