Which one of the following statements is CORRECT?
a. Although juvenile courts remain as part of the judicial scene, statutes commonly provide that for certain offenses a juvenile may be tried as an adult.
b. The only defenses that are based on a defendant asserting an excuse or justification: are mistake of law and mistake of fact.
c. A person who violates a statute based on advice of counsel has a valid defense for violating the law.
d. Federal and state courts hold threats of future harm can be sufficient to constitute the defense of duress.
Answer: A
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