______ provide(s) a defense based on the fact that although a defendant committed a criminal act, he or she is not considered responsible.
A) Excuses
B) Justifications
C) Self-defense
D) Necessity

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Excuses in criminal law refer to defenses where the defendant admits to committing the act but argues that they should not be held fully responsible due to circumstances such as insanity, duress, or infancy, which impair their culpability or decision-making capacity.

______ Provide(s) a Defense Based on the Fact That Although