What Circumstances Must Be Present in Order for Courts to Accept

question 39

Multiple Choice

What circumstances must be present in order for courts to accept the defence of self-defence?

• A) the accused was suffering from a mental disorder
• B) the accused felt that there was a reasonable threat of harm
• C) the accused was intoxicated at the time of the event
• D) the accused acted out of passion in the moment

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