A Prisoner Testified That He Escaped from Prison, Not Because

question 45

Essay

A prisoner testified that he escaped from prison, not because he wanted freedom, but rather to escape physical abuse. If true, should this situation justify the escape? What ramifications of such a defense can you identify?​

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Definitions:

Heart Sound

The sounds produced by the closing of heart valves and the flow of blood through the heart, often assessed with a stethoscope.

Patellar Reflex

A reflex action of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon, used to test the nervous system's response.

Reflex

An involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus.

Normal

Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected state or condition.