In criminal law, consent may be used as an excuse and prevent the defendant from incurring liability for what was done. == Defenses against criminal liability == A defense against criminal liability may arise when a defendant can argue that, because of consent, there was no crime (e.g., arguing that permission was given to use an automobile, so it was not theft or taken without owner's consent).
In criminal law, consent may be used as an excuse and prevent the defendant from incurring liability for what was done. == Defenses against criminal liability == A defense against criminal liability may arise when a defendant can argue that, because of consent, there was no crime (e.g., arguing that permission was given to use an automobile, so it was not theft or taken without owner's consent).
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