_______ provide(s) a defense based on the fact that although a defendant committed a criminal act, he or she is not considered responsible.
a) excuses
b) justifications
c) self-defense
d) necessity
Answer: a) excuses
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A) statutory law. B) substantive law. C) procedural law. D) common law.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false