During a tense family gathering, Alex repeatedly insults Jordan about their recent job loss. Feeling humiliated and angry, Jordan grabs a nearby object and strikes Alex, resulting in Alex's death. Jordan is charged with homicide. Which defense most appropriately addresses Jordan's emotional response to Alex's behavior?
Self-defense, claiming fear of imminent harm from Alex.
Insanity, asserting that Jordan was not in control of their actions.
Loss of self-control, arguing that Alex's insults caused Jordan to act in the heat of passion.
Accidental killing, stating that Alex's death was unintentional.
Jordan can assert a defense based on losing self-control due to Alex's repeated insults, which aligns with the provocation defense. This may reduce the charge from murder to voluntary manslaughter. The other options do not directly address the immediate emotional impact of the provocations.
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