Defense used whereby the Defendant claims that he was somewhere else at the time the crime was committed

These defenses include self-defense, defense of property, and defense of others

legal defense of a person who is not yet legally responsible for his/her actions

Mary, who is 6 years old, took her father's loaded gun and shot her 3 year old brother. This is the defense that will likely be used.

Verdict under which the Defendant is sent to a mental hospital until he or she recovers and then transferred to prison

Enough force to stop the attacker and nothing more

legal defense where a person claims they were so drunk on alcohol or high on drugs that they didn't know what they were doing

Bill got drunk to work up the courage to shoot his ex-wife. He shoots her but she lives. This is the defense that Bill will likely try to use.

Defense used whereby the Defendant admits committing the crime, but claims he or she was persuaded to do so by a law enforcement officer

The standard of proof in a criminal case

legal defense based on mental disease or defect

One gang threatened Sergio that they would kill his mother if he did not join their gang. To join their gang, he was required to steal liquor from the liquor store. He steals the liquor and is caught. What defense will he likely use?

Defense whereby Defendant claims that he or she was threatened with immediate danger to life or safety if he or she did not commit the crime

This person must prove their case in a criminal trial

legal defense that shows a just and lawful reason for the Defendant's conduct

The police arrest Tanya, who fit the description of a car thief. Tanya's mother states that Tanya was home all night with her. What defense will Tanya likely use?

Defense, that along with the defense of duress, cannot be used as a defense to homicide

The right to use deadly force in self-defense to defend your property against unwarranted intrusion

biological evidence that genetically links an offender to a crime

Roz is driving at the posted speed limit. A neighbor's dog runs out in front of her car and she could not stop. The dog was killed. What defense would Roz likely use?