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KSA 021-052-0006 – Compulsion | Kansas Law

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KSA 021-052-0006 – Compulsion

Kansas Statutes Annotated § KSA 021-052-0006

Statute Summary

21-5206.Compulsion.(a) A person is not guilty of a crime other than murder or voluntary manslaughter by reason of conduct which such person performs under the compulsion or threat of the imminent infliction of death or great bodily harm, if such person reasonably believes that death or great bodily harm will be inflicted upon such person or upon such person's spouse, parent, child, brother or sister if such person does not perform such conduct. (b) The defense provided by this section is not av

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In simple terms: Learn about Kansas's Compulsion law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.