Actus me invito factus non est meus actus
- Term
- Actus me invito factus non est meus actus
- Meaning
- An act done against one's will is not deemed that person's act, negating criminal liability where the conduct is committed under compulsion or duress.
- Context
The accused pleaded actus me invito factus non est meus actus, arguing he signed the document under threat to his life.