Jimmy is six years old and gets into an argument with another student in his kindergarten class.The next day,Jimmy brings his father's gun with him and when he sees the other student,he shoots her.What is Jimmy's best defense?

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Jimmy's best defense would be his age since he is only six years old and may not fully understand the consequences of his actions. The defense of insanity would require Jimmy to show that he did not understand the nature and quality of his actions or that they were wrong, which may be difficult to prove for a six-year-old. The defenses of compulsion and necessity also do not apply in this situation since Jimmy was not forced to bring or use the gun and did not have a pressing need to do so.

Jimmy Is Six Years Old and Gets into an Argument