Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Could too much use of violent games be used as a legal defense for commiting a crime?


Asked on 1/20/11, 11:41 am

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Highly Doubtful.

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Answered on 1/25/11, 11:47 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Nice try. Ever hear of the term 'personal responsibility'? That's what the law is based upon. It is clearly true that raising a child in an atmosphere of violence in movies, rap music, 'kill em' games, abusive parents, etc., will result in violence prone people, but that still doesn't amount to a 'defense' to a crime.

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Answered on 1/25/11, 12:57 pm


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