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A defendant honestly but unreasonably believes deadly force is necessary for self-defense and kills the aggressor. In a jurisdiction recognizing imperfect self-defense, what is the likely effect?

Complete acquittal because any belief in self-defense is a defense The defense of duress applies instead The defendant is automatically guilty of first-degree murder The killing may be reduced from murder to voluntary manslaughter

Correct Answer:

The killing may be reduced from murder to voluntary manslaughter

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