Three people plan to rob a bank. They go as far as demanding the money, when Lenny chickens out. His partners pressure him into continuing by pointing their guns at him. They are all caught after the robbery. Can Lenny claim the defence of duress?

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Lenny cannot claim the defense of duress because he was initially a willing participant in the crime, which negates the defense. Duress typically applies when a person is forced to commit a crime against their will, not when they initially planned to commit the crime.

Three People Plan to Rob a Bank