Excuse defenses are those in which the offender accepts responsibility but argues that the commission of a crime was appropriate under the circumstances.

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Excuse defenses are those in which the offender claims they should not be held fully responsible for their actions due to circumstances such as insanity, duress, or self-defense, rather than arguing the crime was appropriate.

Excuse Defenses Are Those in Which the Offender Accepts Responsibility