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Duress as a defense requires:

A Any pressure
B A threat of imminent death or serious bodily harm that coerced the defendant to commit the crime
C Economic pressure only
D A contract dispute

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Duress: defendant committed the crime because of a threat of imminent death/serious bodily harm to themselves or a close family member. Generally not a defense to murder.

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