Dannyalcatraz said:Section 8.05. of the Texas penal Code. said:(a) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution that the actor engaged in the
proscribed conduct because he was compelled to do so by threat of
imminent death or serious bodily injury to himself or another
Serious bodily injury can be any flavor of assault. from an beating to sexual attack. Note, no wording of "no alternative" or requirement of taking other actions.
What does 'compelled' mean in this context?
Model Penal Code said:b. Deadly Force
i. Must believe it is necessary to protect against death, serious bodily harm, kidnapping or sexual intercourse
What does 'necessary' mean in this context?
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