Defendants responding to emergency situations are not held to the same standard of care as those acting in less stressful situations.

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In many legal systems, defendants responding to emergency situations are often judged by a different standard of care, recognizing the heightened pressures and reduced options available during emergencies. This is known as the "emergency doctrine," which allows for the fact that in emergencies, individuals may not be able to make the same considered decisions as they would in a non-emergency situation.

Defendants Responding to Emergency Situations Are Not Held to the Same