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The common law recognized that ____________________ can be a defense to criminal charges if the defendant had been subjected to threats of harm that led to well-grounded apprehensions of death or serious bodily harm if the prohibited act was not done.

Respuesta :

Self-defense is recognized by the common law as a defense against criminal charges on certain specific grounds.

Explanation:

If in a gruesome act of self-defense, there is a serious bodily injury or death of the person attempting to hurt or potentially kill the other person, the act of the former is considered valid and reasonable.

This is because the common law grants each and every individual the right to fight and the right to defend oneself in situations that may culminate in death or serious physical injury.

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