If a defendant acts under emergency conditions, these conditions will be taken into account in applying the reasonable person standard.

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Final Answer : True, Explanation :  The reasonable person standard takes into account the circumstances and knowledge of the defendant at the time of their actions. If the defendant acted under emergency conditions, it would be considered in determining if their actions were reasonable under the circumstances. This is known as the emergency doctrine.

If a defendant acts under emergency conditions, these conditions will be taken into account in applying the reasonable person standard.

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