Reuben forces his way into the house of an elderly couple. He tells the lady that if she does not help him in carrying out a bank heist, he will shoot her husband. Which defense would be acceptable for the elderly lady is she in fact goes along with Reuben and helps him carry out the bank heist?

A. Mistake
B. Duress
C. Necessity
D. Intoxication


Answer: B

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