Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.Misdemeanors and felonies are distinguished by the seriousness of the crime.
2.Legal defenses based on an excuse must demonstrate that the accused lacked the capacity to form ex post facto.
3.The use of a duress defense requires the reasonable fear of death or serious bodily injury.
4.Young children are viewed as incapable of forming mens rea.
5.Historically, victims of crime had few rights in the criminal justice system.


1.true
2.false
3.true
4.true
5.true

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