Now we begin to use the elements of the crime and defenses together. There are many defenses that you will be learning about in this course. Defenses are obviously a very important part of criminal law and cannot be forgotten. A good criminal defense attorney knows these defenses like the back of his or her hand, otherwise he or she could face issues of malpractice. It is also very important for the prosecution.

Prepare to discuss three defenses and provide an example of how each would be used

• Ensure the following elements are included as your contribution.
  • Read the assigned material
  • Select three of the defenses
  • Give a brief definition of each
  • Give examples of how each would be used