Excuses (as a term of
jurisprudence) are a form of
defense; in which a
defendant argues that, at the time a
law was broken, they were not
liable for their
actions; and thus, should not be held liable for a
crime. Excuses include:
diminished responsibility,
duress,
infancy,
insanity,
involuntary intoxication,
mistake,
provocation, and
unconsciousness.