Battered women's syndrome may prove self-defense in homicide cases where:

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Battered women's syndrome is a recognized psychological condition that results from prolonged domestic violence. If a woman can prove that she has been a victim of sustained violence by her husband or male partner, and that the homicide was a result of self-defense to protect herself, she may be able to use battered women's syndrome as a defense. Options A and C are not directly related to the application of battered women's syndrome as a defense in homicide cases.

Battered Women's Syndrome May Prove Self-Defense in Homicide Cases Where