When the Actor Has Violated a Criminal Statue but There

question 9

Multiple Choice

When the actor has violated a criminal statue but there is a reason for not holding him or her personally accountable,the defense is called

• A)affirmative defense.
• B)true defense.
• C)excuse.
• D)justification.

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