In certain cases defendants admit to unlawful conduct but claim that an overriding rationalization or explanation makes their actions lawful.Five defenses involving __________ are duress,necessity,mistake of fact,ignorance of law,and entrapment.

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The five defenses mentioned - duress, necessity, mistake of fact, ignorance of law, and entrapment - all fall under the category of justification or excuse. These defenses attempt to provide a rationalization or explanation for the defendant's unlawful conduct, and argue that their actions were necessary, reasonable, or understandable under the circumstances.

In Certain Cases Defendants Admit to Unlawful Conduct but Claim