Assignment:
Conduct additional research as you find necessary.
Introduction
Defense of duress is the excuse of being forced to commit a crime.
Instructions
Identify elements of duress. Detail the problem with the defense of duress. Is it appropriate to excuse criminal behavior because of duress? Describe why or why not. Provide an example when the defense of duress is justified and an example when it is not justified.
Requirements
Length: minimum of 250 words
Length: minimum of 200 words per post
Using APA format, incorporate appropriate in-text citation(s) referring to the academic concept with corresponding references page for the initial post.