Which of the following is a reason the "battered woman" defense is no longer used in defense of women who commit crimes against abusive partners?
A. Juries are more likely to blame abuse victims for their circumstances.
B. It applied only to a small subset of women who exhibited traits of helplessness.
C. It was allowed only in cases heard by a female judge.
D. It was used so frequently and with so much success that juries became desensitized to it.
B. It applied only to a small subset of women who exhibited traits of helplessness.
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A. administrative services B. line services C. community services D. auxiliary services