Author Question: Assume that a criminal defendant claims that she was the victim of a criminal kidnapping and was ... (Read 88 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

Assume that a criminal defendant claims that she was the victim of a criminal kidnapping and was forced by her kidnappers to commit the crimes with which she is accused. Assume further that she could prove that she had complied with their demands only because her captors had threatened to kill her if she resisted. What defense would be appropriate for her to adopt at trial?

a. Entrapment c. Insanity
b. Self defense d. Duress

Question 2

Neo Conservatives favor which of these methods of addressing environmental concerns?

A. Taxes or fees for pollution
B. Injunctions to Halt Pollution
C. Rewards For Compliance
D. Fines and Jail Sentences