The Illustrated Guide to Criminal Law
Chapter 14: Do or Die
Duress pg 13: Cheery Bye!
The Horde members clamber back into their van, waving farewell to a very dismayed Stu.
BIKER 1
The point is, you’re guilty of murder, Stu.
BIKER 2
Remember, don’t tell the cops about us, or we’ll kill your family!
OTHER BIKERS
We know where you live!
Better you than me!
Cheery bye!
The van drives off into the sunset, as a rattler looks on
BIKER 1
Some states will reduce it to manslaughter, of course.
BIKER 2
Of course. Because Duress did away with the intent needed for a murder charge.