13-412. Duress
A. Conduct which would otherwise constitute an offense is justified if a reasonable
person would believe that he was compelled to engage in the proscribed conduct by the
threat or use of immediate physical force against his person or the person of another
which resulted or could result in serious physical injury which a reasonable person in
the situation would not have resisted.
B. The defense provided by subsection A is unavailable if the person intentionally,
knowingly or recklessly placed himself in a situation in which it was probable that he
would be subjected to duress.
C. The defense provided by subsection A is unavailable for offenses involving
homicide or serious physical injury.
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