1.In the context of your reading assignments, is a syndrome an excuse, a justification, or an explanation? Are syndromes best viewed as potentially negating mens rea, as widening traditional defenses, or as justifying behavior for a particular class of people? Why?2.What are the conditions needed for the successful use of the defense of duress? Why is the defense inapplicable in cases of serious law violations like murder and rape? there is a 200 word minimum response required.Credible reference materials, including your course textbook(s), may be used to complete the assessment.
