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Mimi

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When using the defense of duress, defendants admit they committed the crime but did so only because they
 
  a. were ordered to do so by a superior
  b. were forced to become intoxicated or drugged
  c. were tricked by law enforcement
  d. were threatened with death or serious bodily injury if they did not commit the crime

Question 2

A sentence allowing the offender to serve the sanctions imposed by the court in the community is known as ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Koolkid240

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Reply #1 on: Aug 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

probation


Mimi

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Reply #2 on: Aug 16, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 16, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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