In law, coercion is codified as a duress crime. The statement must also not be the result of mistake, duress or coercion. They did not commit the crime under any duress or compulsion. Duress or metus is improper pressure that amounts to intimidation. An obvious case involving "lawful act duress" is blackmail. He also claims confessions were obtained under duress of torture and solitary confinement. Some offenses allowed the accused a trial under torture or duress. However, Al-Jayousi would later retract his confession stating that it was obtained via duress. Defences to this offence include but are not limited to duress and necessity. He died under duress of torture. One who is "under duress" is forced into an unlawful act. Some offenses allowed the accused a trial under torture/duress. Other excuses include duress and insanity. Forced conversion is adoption of a different religion or irreligion under duress. Oliver explains that he has confessed under duress and begs forgiveness.