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Question 1.

A(n) ________ defense is a defense that results in the defendant being convicted of a lesser crime, but does not result in an acquittal.

▸ Imperfect.

▸ De minimus infraction.

▸ Nonexculpatory.

▸ Perfect.

Question 2.

Identify the objective component of self-defense.

▸ The defendant's belief that he or she was justified under the circumstances.

▸ A reasonable person's belief that the defendant was justified under the circumstances.

▸ The victim's belief that the defendant was justified under the circumstances.

▸ The prosecutor's belief that the defendant was justified under the circumstances.

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