Reference no: EM132528469

Question: Synopsis: For this assignment, you will locate two criminal cases that raised different types of legal defenses and then write an analysis on these two cases.

The first case should concern one of the following justification defenses:

1. Necessity

2. Self-defense

3. Resisting unlawful arrest

4. Defense of others

5. Defense of home and property

6. Consent

7. The second case should concern one of the following excuse defenses:

8. Insanity defense

9. Duress or compulsion

10. Intoxication

11. Mistake of fact or law

12. Infancy

13. Entrapment

14. Syndrome-based defense

15. Write a 700- to 1,050-word case analysis in which you identify and examine the types of criminal defenses that were used. Include the following:

• Explain the nature and types of defenses used in the cases. What evidence was used to demonstrate the defense?

• Explain the similarities and differences between justification and excuse. Describe how justification and excuse play a role in the cases.

• Describe the outcome of each case.

• Format your case analysis consistent with APA guidelines.