When using the defense of duress, defendants admit they committed the crime but did so only because they were:

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Duress is a defense used when a defendant argues they committed a crime because they were threatened with death or serious bodily injury, which left them with no reasonable alternative but to commit the crime. This defense acknowledges the criminal act but claims it was carried out under coercion.

When Using the Defense of Duress, Defendants Admit They Committed