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Pros And Cons Of The Battered Woman Syndrome

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To begin I do believe the battered woman syndrome is misused and is a causeless loophole for women whom are not abused to utilize by way of example; Jodi Arias. The law teaches us not to take the law into our own hands unless it is self-defense. Therefore, unless a man is in the commission of killing a woman fatal force should not be the answer. Moreover, deadly force should only be used if the person reasonably believes that force is necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury. Additionally, deadly force may be used to prevent the commission of a forcible felony such as rape, murder, etc... This is the only time I believe this actions should be committed; if a woman is being beaten and battered they need to contact the police leave
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