In which defense may defendants claim they committed the act only because they were not acting of their own free will?

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In the defense of duress, defendants claim that they committed the act because they were compelled to do so due to a threat of harm against themselves or their loved ones. They argue that they were not acting of their own free will, thus it is not fair to hold them completely responsible for their actions.

In Which Defense May Defendants Claim They Committed the Act