A defense in which the defendant admits the act but claims that, under the circumstances, they aren't legally responsible is called

a. justification

b. excuse.
c. rationalization.
d. claim of right.


b

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) mission is to facilitate cooperation, communication, and coordination among law enforcement agencies and provide support in their efforts to investigate, identify, track, apprehend, and prosecute violent serial offenders

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice

Members of the investigative team will receive their assignments, store their equipment, and meet to discuss aspects of the case at the _____ _______

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Criminal Justice

Neutralization theory points out that ______.

A. criminal behavior is learned in much the same way that conformity is learned B. even the most committed criminals and delinquents are not involved in criminality all the time C. criminality is a product of weak self-concept and poor self-esteem D. law is differentially applied, benefiting those who hold economic and social power and penalizing the powerless

Criminal Justice

In order to win a ยง 1983 lawsuit against a police officer, the plaintiff must prove that the officer was acting under color of state law when the officer engaged in the behavior that is the subject of the suit

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice