““Defence lawyers use the term "duress" to describe the use of force, coercion or psychological pressure exerted on a client in the commission of a crime. When duress is applied to the emotionally unstable the result can be as violent as it is unpredictable.””
Duress describes how external pressure can compel a person to act against their will, especially when mental instability amplifies the response, leading to erratic and potentially violent outcomes.
In simple terms: External pressure can trigger unpredictable violence in vulnerable individuals.
Pressure + instability = volatility
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