Steven and James get into a physical altercation. Steven hon…
Steven and James get into a physical altercation. Steven honestly but unreasonably believes James pulls out a gun to shoot him so Steven stabs James quickly. James dies as a result of the stab wound. Which of the following is most likely to happen at common law?
Read DetailsIn the NY v. Goetz case, the Defendant was previously robbed…
In the NY v. Goetz case, the Defendant was previously robbed on a NYC subway train. After he was robbed, he vowed to never let that happen again. He carried a loaded firearm with him every time he went on the subway thereafter. How, if at all, does the defendant’s previous history as a robbery victim factor in the reasonableness analysis?
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Discuss the four key elements commonly used by courts to define the affirmative defense of “necessity.” In your response, describe each of the four factors in detail. Additionally, explain the underlying policy rationale for this defense and provide a specific example in which the necessity defense aligns with and supports this rationale.
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