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abuse excuse

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A quick definition of abuse excuse:

Abuse excuse: When someone does something wrong and tries to say it's not their fault because they were abused for a long time. They might say they couldn't tell right from wrong or control themselves because of the abuse. This is sometimes used as a defense in court cases.

A more thorough explanation:

Abuse excuse is a legal defense used in criminal cases where the defendant claims that they were unable to distinguish between right and wrong or control their actions due to prolonged abuse. This defense is often used in cases where the defendant has experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.

  • A person who was physically abused as a child may use the abuse excuse defense if they are charged with assault for attacking someone.
  • A woman who was repeatedly raped by her partner may use the abuse excuse defense if she is charged with killing him in self-defense.

These examples illustrate how the abuse excuse defense can be used in cases where the defendant has experienced prolonged abuse. The defense argues that the abuse has caused the defendant to act in a way that they would not have otherwise acted if they had not been abused.

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Trismegistus
13:17
im pubbed in a bar association does that not mean anything wtfffff :(
13:18
@ImpartialLion: water under the bridge for you now tbh 🔥
13:18
Wonder what HLS is doing w our apps tho
texaslawhopefully
13:18
at least you're wondering lol
texaslawhopefully
13:18
I had the II and then got R'd
lilypadfrog
13:19
guys am I part of this conversation i also have a good lsat and no acceptances. I want to feel included
Trismegistus
13:19
my own alma mater straight up ignoring me too
13:19
@lilypadfrog: ur not a kjd without work experience. Back off
I think I’m headed for the HLS WL. I heard that if you get off the WL, you put down your deposit before you hear your offer? Idk how i feel ab that
13:19
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Every thursday, i still pretend like I have a chance at a II tho
13:20
Yeh my friend got it 5/15 last year… crazy late
13:20
Same same maybe tomorrow 😭
lilypadfrog
13:20
@sadpadresfan: :(
texaslawhopefully
13:21
that's a good thing 😭
texaslawhopefully
13:21
you have actual work experience
Trismegistus
13:21
i was on HLS WL and waited all summer :(
atwatodbit
13:21
i cannot imagine taking HLS at sticker with a good scholly elsewhere. i am trying to just pretend they dont exist tbh
Trismegistus
13:21
got a II and everything
If I didnt get into UVA in November my mental health would be decimated
13:22
@Trismegistus: can I ask where u attend now?
Now that the debt is real, even half is so damn expensive. I’m hopin to get a few extra grand from CLS in reconsiderations
Trismegistus
13:22
nowhere, i only applied there
choosingpeace
13:22
wait does penn release Rs and As on the same day
choosingpeace
13:22
why r ppl saying penn bloodbath today...
texaslawhopefully
13:22
@ImpartialLion: pretty sure CLS doesn't negotiate the Butler or Hamilton
13:22
me when im gonna get rejected from penn and CLS
Just got National Guard, weekend warrior 6-8yrs, paid like $1k a weekend and they pay off student loans
atwatodbit
13:23
@ImpartialLion: same here, it is just so much especially when you tack on NYC CoL. Hope negotiation goes well for us
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