Jack Is Carjacked as He Drives Down Sunset Blvd Around

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Multiple Choice

Jack is carjacked as he drives down sunset blvd around 4 AM. The carjacker instructs him to move over to the passenger seat and Jack complies. He further goes on to say that Jack must assist him in robbing a back otherwise he will kill his pregnant girlfriend. The carjacker reminds him that he can simply look at his vehicle registration in order to obtain the address. Jack is unsure of what to do but fears for the lives of his loved ones. He decides to comply. If after the bank robbery he is apprehended and charged with a crime, does he have and defenses available to him?

• A) No
• B) He may utilize the insanity defense.
• C) He may utilize the duress defense.
• D) Yes

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