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Defenses to Criminal Responsibility

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Person under 14 years old not criminally responsible.

Compulsion.

Entrapment.

Ignorance or mistake of fact or law.

Mistake as to victim's age not a defense.

Mental illness -- Use as a defense -- Influence of alcohol or other substance voluntarily consumed -- Definition.

Voluntary intoxication.

Voluntary termination of efforts prior to offense.

Affirmative defenses.

Justified use of force.