If you commit a crime under duress, what does this mean? A. You were sick at the time of the crime. B. You were forced to commit the crime. C. You were a fugitive at the time of the crime. D. You didn't understand that you were committing a crime.

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Aedan Burgess

28 February, 02:15

If you commit a crime under duress, what does this mean? A. You were sick at the time of the crime. B. You were forced to commit the crime. C. You were a fugitive at the time of the crime. D. You didn't understand that you were committing a crime.

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Aniya Mata · Answer 1

From my fiancé who IS an attorney, the answer is (B) You were forced to commit the crime.

Duress means being forced to do something against your will.

Quinton Alvarado · Answer 2

The answer would be B.

Explanation:

Because the definition of duress is to do something against their own will or better judgement.