Eastern Gateway Elements Necessary to Use the Choice of Evils Defense Paper
-45 Multiple choice quiz questions.
-4 Discussion Questions
-Be your own attorney (In 2 Paragraphs)
The defendant, a police officer, shot the victim twice after being summoned to the victim’s home by his
wife. The victim was intoxicated and armed with two small steak knives. The defendant shot the victim
subsequent to a somewhat lengthy encounter during which the victim lunged at him with the knives. The
victim claimed he was putting the knives down or about to put the knives down. The victim is suing the
defendant for damages based on use of excessive force in arrest or apprehension. Will you accept or reject
the case?
Explain your answer.
-(In 2 Paragraphs) Which four states do not recognize the insanity defense?
What are the four versions of the insanity defense? Briefly explain each of the versions.
