Rupert is charged with stealing an expensive watch set from a hypermarket. If, however, he says that he was forced to do so at gunpoint, he is claiming the affirmative defense of .

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Duress occurs when an individual is forced to commit a crime against their will due to the threat of harm. In this scenario, Rupert claims that he was forced to steal the watch at gunpoint, which constitutes duress.

Rupert Is Charged with Stealing an Expensive Watch Set from a Hypermarket