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To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Learning Resources concerning Battered Woman Syndrome.
Find a case where the Battered Woman Syndrome defense was used.
By Day 3
Post a response to the following:
Summarize the case that you found where BWS was used as a defense. Explain how the defense and evidence were presented.
Was the defense successful or not? In your opinion, was the case presented effectively, or did it contain shortcomings?
Now that you have researched a case where the BWS defense was used, do you think that it is a valid defense strategy or not? Do you think that the attorneys in a future case should consider using this strategy? Support your response with appropriate references.
