The Requirement That a Person Claiming Self-Defense Prove That He

question 32

Multiple Choice

The requirement that a person claiming self-defense prove that he or she first took reasonable steps to avoid the conflict that resulted in the use of deadly force is called:

• A) necessity
• B) duress
• C) duty to retreat
• D) self-defense

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