An imperfect defense,such as imperfect self-defense,may,in some jurisdictions,reduce a murder to manslaughter.

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In some jurisdictions, an imperfect defense can reduce a murder charge to manslaughter. This means that if the defendant had a genuine belief of a threat to their life or safety, but that belief was not reasonable or proportional to the situation, they may be able to have the charge reduced. However, this varies by jurisdiction and is not universally accepted.

An Imperfect Defense,such as Imperfect Self-Defense,may,in Some Jurisdictions,reduce a Murder