All About the Law, Chapter 8 Vocab - Criminal Defense

The accused's response to criminal charges

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A defence that the accused was not at the scene of the crime when it took place

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Involuntary action by someone who is in a state of impaired consciousness, without control over his or her actions

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In criminal law, NCR is short for this term

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Evidence that disputes the evidence put forth by the Crown

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A psychological condition caused by severe domestic violence

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The legal use of reasonable force in order to protect oneself

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Threat or coercion to force someone to do something against his or her will

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Police action that induces a person to commit an offence

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Being tried twice for the same offence.

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