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If it is clear that the accused carried out the act charged, and with requisite Mens Rea, he may still not necessarily be culpable (see: Criminal culpability) because he has a defence. General defenses are those which apply to all, or most, offenses; some offences allow for a Special defense as well. Examples of general defenses include:

• Self-defence
• protection of people or property
• Consent
• Duress
  

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