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The Title 28 of the United States Code QUESTION #3729
Question 1
A man is walking down the street when a stranger points a gun at him and says, 'Go into that bank and steal $\text{\$1,000}$, or I will kill you right now.' The man does it. He is caught and charged with robbery. What is his best defense?
  • Entrapment.
  • Duress.✔️
  • Necessity.
  • Involuntary Intoxication.
Correct Answer Explanation
Duress is a defense to a crime (other than intentional homicide) if the defendant performed the act because they were threatened with imminent death or serious bodily injury.