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Criminal defenses

In the field of criminal law, there are a variety of conditions that will tend to negate elements of a crime (particularly the intent element), known as defenses. The label may be apt in jurisdictions where the accused may be assigned some burden before a tribunal. However, in many jurisdictions, the entire burden to prove a crime is on the prosecution…

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related to Necessity/lesser harm · 6
Criminal defenses → An, For, Generally, Necessity, Similarly, The
related to External links · 4
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Criminal defenses → doctrine of necessity

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