Lisa robs a bank because she believes that if she does not rob the bank she will immediately be shot, because Sax, a felon, is h

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Lisa robs a bank because she believes that if she does not rob the bank she will immediately be shot, because Sax, a felon, is h

olding a gun to her head. She is

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Verizon [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-13T20:34:39+03:00

Answer:

b. Free because she acted under duress.

Explanation:

Even though it was Lisa who literally and physically robbed the bank, it does not mean she did it intentionally. She had a gun pointed o her head if she doesn't comply.

This is an act of being forced to do things, which in legal terms, is put as "under duress". This means that the person is forced to do things by the main culprit which leaves no choice except to comply or be dead. Thus, when Lisa robs the bank, she is still free and not guilty because she was acted under duress by the convict Sax.

Thus, the correct answer is option b.