Explain Four Elements of Self Defense

Written Assignment 02

Explain four elements of self defense and how they apply to the self- defense justification. Find a criminal case that involves “castle doctrine” and examine whether the justification of self- defense applies to that case. Do not use any cases mentioned in the textbook.

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• Length: 700-1000 words (2.5-4 pages double spaced) not including the title and reference pages
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• At least three acceptable references including the textbook
• At least one reference should be a peer-reviewed criminal justice academic journal article
• Providing false citations or references will not be tolerated. The assignment will receive zero.
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