Jake was charged with an offence. Which of the following could not be a legitimate defence in any circumstances?
A) The legislation violated his Charter rights.
B) He had a legal excuse for doing what he did.
C) The legislative branch of government is the proper body to hear criminal cases.
D) He did not do the act complained of.
E) The legislation creating the offence is beyond the authority of the body that created the offence.

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This option is not a legitimate defence in any circumstances as it does not address the specific charge against Jake. The legislative branch of government is responsible for creating laws, but it is the judicial branch that is responsible for hearing criminal cases and determining guilt or innocence. The other options (A, B, D, and E) could potentially be legitimate defences depending on the circumstances of the case.

Jake Was Charged with an Offence