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Are you a lawyer? Respectfully, my question was not really about the emotional response of the jury. I'm curious if there is an affirmative defense for necces
by dfc 14y ago
Are you a lawyer?
Respectfully, my question was not really about the emotional response of the jury. I'm curious if there is an affirmative defense for neccessity/duress/emergency/whatever in federal criminal court.
- david_shaw 14y agoI'm not a lawyer, and no disrespect was inferred :) I did, however, take several criminal justice courses. Although I have no particular familiarity with New York law, the affirmative defense of "necessity" does indeed appear to be supported in that state (according to a brief Google search). My original response was not meant to derail the conversation, only to point out that I highly doubt any prosecutor would let the case get anywhere near a court room in the first place.
- dfc 14y agoI agree NY has the affirmative defense. I am curious about federal court.