Although justification of a criminal act often is personal,some courts will allow a defense of justification to be raised by an accomplice

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Accomplices can raise the defense of justification just like principals can. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is incorrect as it says that only an accomplice can raise the defense, which is not true. Option C is also incorrect as there is no requirement for the principal to make the same defense. Option D is also incorrect as it repeats the same requirement as option C, which is not necessary for raising the defense of justification.

Although Justification of a Criminal Act Often Is Personal,some Courts