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Excuse

Concept in criminal jurisprudence Criminal defenses Part of the common law series Actual innocenceImmunityMental disorder (Insanity)Diminished responsibilityIntoxicationInfancyAutomatismAlibiConsentMistakeDuressAgeNecessityPardonPoliticalProvocationSelf-defenseSanctuaryStatute of limitationsFalse confessionEntrapment See also Criminal law and procedure Other common law areas CriminalContractTortPropertywillsTrustsEstatesEvidence Portals Law portal vte In jurisprudence, an excuse is a defense to criminal charges that is distinct from an exculpation.

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